Đề thi TNPTQG (2)
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I. 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.
Question 1. – Bob: “Our team has just won the last football match.”
- Peter : “ __”
A. Yes, I guess it‟s very good. B. Well, that‟s very surprising!
C. Yes, it‟s our pleasure. D. Good idea. Thanks for the news.
Question 2. This is the communicative exchange at an electric shop.
- The shop assistant. “This is my last portable CD player. I'll let you
have it for sixty dollars.”
- Steven: “ ?”
A. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars B. Can you tell me your
favourite type of music
C. Could you give me a discount D. Could you give me your last CD

II. 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.
(3)_____in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday
lifestyles, but one of the biggest has got to be how we read books.
Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant change
to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of
heavy paperbacks on holiday or an e–book device like a Kindle, most
of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly
opt (4) ___the Kindle.
But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It's a (5) _____
question. Some educational specialists are making predictions that in
the future we won't even see books in classrooms – everything will be
done online! (6) _____of the idea of getting rid of books say that there

will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials.
However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (7)
_____chance that in a decade's time schools and classrooms will be
book–free! What do you think of that?
Question 3. A. Progression B. Successes C. Increases D. Advances
Question 4. A. of B. on C. for D. at
Question 5. A. special B. naughty C. funny D. tricky
Question 6. A. Alternatives B. Contestants D. Opponents D. Enemies
Question 7. A. remote B. far C. long D. distant

III. 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 8: A. confidence B. dependence C. reference D. conference
Question 9: A. comedian B. military C. authentic D. eventual

IV. 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 10: Different from English taught to all Vietnamese
students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages
taught at secondary schools in Vietnam.
A. compulsory B. important C. comfortable D. necessary
Question 11: When you consider all the advantages you've gained, I
think you'll admit you had a good run for your money.
A. a lot of loss from your money
B. a lot of benefits from your money
C. a lot of advantages from your money
D. a lot of failures from your money

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 12: We were lucky to be able to finish the project ahead
schedule.
A. by
B. before C. of
D. for
Question 13: I don't feel like buying a in a poke; we'd better check the
content.
A. ox
B. pig
C. buffalo D. cattle
Question 14: I don't know what it to be as popular with girls as my
brother is.
A. uses
B. takes C. demands D. expects

Question 15: I caught of a lion lying under the tree, and my heart
jumped.
A. look B. sight C. scene D. view
Question 16: I was most of his efforts to help me during the crisis.
A. appreciative B. appreciable C. appreciation D. appreciate
Question 17: The phone constantly since Jack won the first prize this
morning.
A. had been ringing B. has been ringing C. had rung D. rang
Question 18: My neighbour is ____ photographer; Let‟s ask him for
____advice about color film.
A. a – the B. the – an C. a – Ø D. the – the

Question 19: TV advertising in the late afternoon tends to young
children.
A. aim
B. point C. focus D. target
Question 20: Compressed air the power to drive pneumatic tools.
A. providing B. to provide C. which provides D. provides
Question 21: I asked Angela to run the office while I'm gone I know I
can depend on her.
A. since B. unless C. although D. therefore
Question 22: Why don't you just say you calling him a fool and make
things up?
A. pity
B. mercy C. sorry D. regret

Question 23: Most folk songs are ballads have simple words
and tell simple stories.
A. what B. that
C. although
D. when
Question 24: Most of the in this workshop do not work very
seriously or productively.
A. eager beavers B. old hand C. rank and file D. tooth and nail
Question 25: Amber is a hard, yellowish brown from the resin
of pine–trees that lived millions of years ago.
A. substance formed B. forming a substance C. substance has
formed D. to form a substance

VI. 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 26: "John shouldn't have behaved so badly," said Janet.
A. Janet doesn't like John's behaviour. B. Janet objected to John's bad
behaviour.
C. Janet dislikes John. D. Janet was angry with John.
Question 27: We did not visit the museum because we had no time.
A. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
B. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we will visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.

Question 28: The workers only complain because of their unfair
treatment.
A. Were the workers fairly treated, they wouldn't complain.
B. The workers complain because their employees are unfair.
C. If the workers are treated fairly, they will not complain.
D. Are the workers treated fairly, they will not complain.

VII. Read the following passage and mart the letter A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
If you enjoy water sports, Hawaii is the place for you. You can go
swimming all year round in the warm water. You can go sport fishing
from the shore or from a boat. If you like boats, you can go sailing,
canoeing, or windsurfing.
Or, you can also try some other water sports that are especially popular
in Hawaii: surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Surfing is a sport
which started in Hawaii many years ago. The Hawaiians called it “he'e
nalu”, which means “to slide on a wave”. If you want to try surfing, you
need, first of all, to be a good swimmer. You also have to have an
excellent sense of balance. You must swim out from the beach with your
surfboard under your arm. When you get to where the waves begin to

board. The wave will begin to rise under you. You must try to steer the
board with your feet so you stay on top of the wave. The important
thing is to keep your balance and not fall down. If you can manage
this, you will have an exciting ride all the way in to the shore.
Scuba diving and snorkeling are two ways to get a close look at the
beauty lying below the surface of the ocean. The waters off the
Hawaiian Islands are clean, clear and warm. They contain hundreds of
kinds of colorful fish. The undersea world is made even more colorful
by the coral reefs of red, gold, white and light purple. Among these
reefs there may be larger fish or sea turtles. Scuba diving allows you
to see the most interesting undersea sights. “Scuba” means “Selfcontained Underwater Breathing Apparatus”, that is, equipment for
breathing and swimming around far under water. In Hawaii, you can
take special courses to learn how to scuba dive. After the courses, you

can get a certificate that will allow you to dive alone. Since it can be
dangerous, proper instruction and great care are always necessary
when you are scuba diving.
If you are adventurous, you might try snorkeling instead of scuba
diving. Less equipment is needed, just a face mask, a breathing tube
(snorkel) and flippers for your feet. It only takes a few minutes to
learn how to snorkel. Although you cannot dive deep into the water,
you can swim with your face below the surface. Breathing through
the tube, you float on the surface, and keep yourself moving with
your flippers. Even from the surface like this, there will be plenty of
color and beauty to see.

Question 29: Which statement is supported by the information in the
passage?
A. Snorkeling requires much more equipment and training than scuba
diving.
B. When you are snorkeling you can go deep under water.
C. Snorkeling involves breathing through the tube, floating on the
surface and moving with flippers.
D. Snorkeling is a sport started in ancient times.
Question 30: Which of the following is NOT true about surfing?
A. It requires swimmers to have an excellent sense of balance.
B. It requires expensive equipment.
C. It was invented by the native Hawaiians.
D. Anyone who wants to try surfing need to be a good swimmer.

Question 31: The water around the Hawaiian Islands is .
A. often quite cold B. full of colorful things to see
C. usually very dark D. full of dangerous fish
Question 32: According to the passage, scuba diving .
A. is an ancient Hawaiian water sport B. requires good balance
C. is the only way to see the fish underwater
D. requires special equipment and training

Question 33: It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. water sports are all expensive
B. you need to take serious courses for all water sports
C. everyone can find a way to enjoy sports in the water
D. swimming in Hawaii can be dangerous
Question 34: The passage is mainly about .
A. water sports in Hawaii B. water sports around the world
C. tourist activities in Hawaii D. an adventure under water

Question 35: The word “proper” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning
to .
A. informative B. appropriate C. short and clear D. enthusiastic
Question 36: The word “this” in the second paragraph refers to .
A. standing on the board B. keeping balanced and not falling down
C. The wave beginning to rise D. staying on top of the wave

VIII. 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 37: Susan didn't apply for the summer job in the café. She
now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café.
B. Susan feels regret because she didn't apply for the summer job in
the café.
C. If only Susan didn't apply for the summer job in the café.
D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café.

Question 38: The Prime Minister failed to explain the cause of the
economic crisis, he did not offer any solutions.
A. Although the Prime Minister explained the cause of the economic
crisis, he failed to offer any solutions.
B. Not only did the Prime Minister explain the cause of the economic
crisis, but he also offered solutions.
C. The Prime Minister offered some solutions based on the
explanation of the cause of the economic crisis.
D. The Prime Minister didn't explain the cause of the economic
crisis, nor did he offer any solutions.

IX. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland high school
class of 1997 rumble with indignation. They didn't like a new
requirement that made them take part in the school's community
service program.
Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the
program has been broken in. Some, like John Maloney, already have
completed their required hours of approved community service. The
Bowie High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by
volunteering two nights a week at the Larkin-Chase Nursing and
Restorative Center in Bowie. He played shuffleboard, cards, and other
games with the senior citizens. He also helped plan parties for them
and visited their rooms to keep them company. That experience
inspired him to continue volunteering in the community.

John, 15, is not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes
animals at the Prince George County animal shelter in Forestville. His
footage is shown on the Bowie public access television channel in
hopes of finding homes for the animals. "Volunteering is better than
just sitting around," says John, "and I like animals; I don't want to see
them put to sleep. "
He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth
grader, has completed her hours also volunteering at Larkin-Chase. "It
is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it's
frustrating to have to write essays about the work," she said. "It makes
you feel like you're doing it for the requirement and not for yourself."
The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley,
provides information on organizations seeking volunteers so that
students will have an easier time fulfilling their hours. "It's ridiculous

that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who this
summer has worked at the Ronald McDonald House and has helped
to rebuild a church in Clinton. "So many people won't do the service
unless it's mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they start doing it,
they'll really like it and hopefully it will become a part of their lives like it has become a part of mine.”
Question 39: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Advantages of mandatory volunteering programs for students
B. An obligatory volunteer program at high school in Maryland
C. Students of 1997's attitudes towards obligatory volunteering
D. Volunteering at a variety of organizations in Maryland in USA

Question 40: What is the word “footage” in paragraph 3 closest in
meaning to?
A. video B. animal C. volunteer
D. footwear
Question 41: What does the word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. doing obligatory volunteer work
B. writing essays on their
volunteer work
C. helping out the community D. completing a mandatory
requirement
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage
about Melissa?
A. She volunteers to help out at Larkin-Chase because it makes her
feel good.
B. She no longer volunteers at Larkin-Chase as she hates writing

C. She helps out at Larkin-Chase because it is a requirement of her
course.
D. She doesn't like to volunteer there unless she is forced to do so by
the school.
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the
passage?
A. Students can work for a variety of different organizations.
B. Students are required to perform community service jobs.
C. Many high school students enjoy their volunteer work.
D. Students with difficulties can choose not to volunteer.

X. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined
part in each of the following questions from 44 to 45.
Question 44: A. collected B. divided C. spoiled D. polluted
Question 45: A. break B. spread C. steak D. great

XI. 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 46 to 48.
Question 46: My girlfriend and I drink sometimes coffee in the
morning in a café near my school.
A. girlfriend B. drink sometimes C. in D. near my school
Question 47: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our
health have proved.
A. that B. effects C. on D. have proved
Question 48: Physics and mental exercise has been found to be
beneficial for our brains, but scientists have now found it could also
improve the learning ability of our children.
A. Physics B. has been C. it D. learning ability

XII. 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 49. Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A. gain a disadvantage over B. try to be better than
C. try to beat D. gain an advantage over
Question 50. I think Mr. John is on the level because he always tells
the truth and never tries to deceive others.
A. honest B. dishonest C. talented D. intelligent

KEY
1B 2C
12C 13B
23B 24C
34A 35B
45B 46B

3D
14B
25A
36B
47D

4C
15B
26B
37D
48A

5D
16A
27D
38D
49C

6C
17B
28A
39B
50A

7A
18C
29C
40A

8B
19D
30B
41B

9B
20D
31B
42A

10A
21A
32D
43D

11B
22D
33C
44C

Good luck!