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Đề nguồn TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023

Đề số 27
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 1: A. occur B. prefer C. apply D. waver
Question 2: A. resurrect B. activate C. recognize D. satisfy
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 3: A. right B. wild C. kind D. skill
Question 4: A. with B. breath C. month D. warmth
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: Research shows that companies with more _______ workforces have better financial returns.
A. diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversion
Question 6: She doesn’t imagine this magnificent scenery, _______?
A. does she B. is she C. did she D. was she
Question 7: After feeling off _______ for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor.
A. food B. color C. fitness D. balance
Question 8: This policewoman is famous _______ her courage and strong will.
A. with B. on C. for D. about
Question 9: There were 79 killed and 230 _______ in a bomb explosion at the embassy.
A. injured B. wounded C. hurt D. ached
Question 10: _______ many international agreements affirming their human rights, women are still much more
likely than men to be poor and illiterate.
A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. Since
Question 11: _______ tigers are one example of animals that are dangerous.
A. A B. An C. The D. No article
Question 12: The meeting appeared to be going well until Sarah _______ the issue of holiday pay.
A. brought about B. brought up C. brought off D. brought on
Question 13: When I came to her house last night, she _______ dinner.
A. is having B. was having C. has had D. had had
Question 14. _______, I will give her a gift.
A. When he will come B. When she comes here C. Until he will come D. No sooner she cames
Question 15: First, although famine and flooding seem endemic in many areas, most disasters are in fact unique
and not _______copies.
A. nitrogen B. oxygen C. methane D. carbon
Question 16: It’s a tough industry with a lot of _______ competition.
A. stiff B. firm C. hard D. tense
Question 17. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire _______ by J K Rowling.
A. written B. was written C. wrote D. were written
Question 18. The first letter _________ by my grandma was kept carefully in a box.
A. written B. To be written C. writing D. to write
Question 19: She defused the row by promising _______ the money to charity.
A. to give B. give C. giving D. given

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Peter and John, two high scool students, are talking about school exams.
- Peter: "I think exams should not be the only way to assess students."
- John: "__________. There are various others like presentations and projects."
A. Not at all B. I share your view C. That's not entirely true D. I totally disagree
Question 21: “Would you like to taste the wine?” - “_______."
A. Sure, that would be great. B. Sounds good. I like living there.
C. It’s good. I love it. D. No, there is no hospital there.
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 22: Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.
A. Living standard B. Longevity C. Life Skills D. Lifeline
Question 23: Young college and university students participate in helping the poor who have suffered badly in
wars or natural disasters.
A. get involved in B. interfere with C. join hands D. come into
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 24: As a brilliant and mature student Marie harboured the dream of a scientific career which was
impossible for a woman at that time.
A. kept B. had C. abandoned D. deleted
Question 25: Ben's dreams of a university education went by the board when his father died and he was forced
to earn a living.
A. became possible B. turned into a nightmare C. got rejected D. got prolonged
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 26: Linda's final exam is important. She realizes little of it
A. Under no circumstances does Linda realize how important her final exam is.
B. Rarely does Linda realize how important her final exam is.
C. Little does Linda realize how important her final exam is.
D. Never does Linda realize how important her final exam is.
Question 27: He is short-sighted. Therefore, he has to wear the glasses.
A. If he isn’t short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.
B. If he hadn’t been short-sighted, he wouldn’t have had to wear the glasses,
C. If he weren’t short-sighted, he wouldn’t have to wear the glasses.
D. Should he not be short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.
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 28. I visit Mexico and the United States last year.
A. visit B. Mexico C. United States D. and
Question 29: We are having her house painted by a construction company.
A. having B. her C. painted D. construction
Question 30: He had always had a soft skin with no appreciative beard line, and now the moustache gave him a
certain sporty air.
A. soft skin B. apreciative C. the moustache D. sporty air

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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 31: It started to rain at 4 o’clock and it is still raining.
A. It has been raining at 4 o’clock. B. It has been raining since 4 o’clock
C. It has been raining for 4 o’clock. D. It has been raining in 4 o’clock.
Question 32: The secretary said, “Is Mr. Brown in his office?”
A. The secretary said that if Mr. Brown was in his office.
B. The secretary wonders if Mr. Brown was in his office.
C. The secretary asked that if Mr. Brown were in his office.
D. The secretary asked if Mr. Brown had been in his office.
Question 33: You are able to go out with your friend this evening
A. You mustn’t go out with your friend this evening.
B. You should go out with your friend this evening.
C. You needn’t go out with your friend this evening
D. You can go out with your friend this evening.
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.
Not every recognises the benefits of new developments in communications technology. Indeed, (34) ______
people fear that text messaging may actually be having a negative effect on young people’s communication and
language skills, especially when we hear that primary school children may be at risk of becoming addicted to
the habit. So widespread has texting become, however, that even pigeons have started doing it. (35) _____, in
this case, it’s difficult to view the results as anything but positive. Twenty of the birds are about to take to the
skies with the task of measuring air pollution, each (36) _____ with sensor equipment and a mobile phone. The
readings made by the sensors will be automatically converted into text messages and beamed to the Internet -
(37) _____ they will appear on a dedicated ‘pigeon blog’. The birds will also each have a GPS receiver and a
camera to capture aerial photos, and researchers are building a tiny ‘pigeon kit’ containing all these gadgets.
Each bird will carry these in a miniature backpack, (38) _________ , that is, from the camera, which will hang
around its neck. The data the pigeons text will be displayed in the form of an interactive map, which will
provide local residents with up-to-the-minute information on their local air quality.
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Question 34. A. another B. any C. every D. some
Question 35. A. Therefore B. What’s more C. whereas D. That is
Question 36. A. armed B. loaded C. granted D. stocked
Question 37. A. when B. which C. where D. what
Question 38. A. instead B. except C. apart D. besides
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 39 to 43.
Becoming a teacher demands not only knowledge in an academic field but also a personal commitment to
lifelong learning, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with other people. To become one of those noble
educators in the USA, one has to satisfy several basic requirements.
First and foremost, it is a prerequisite to have bachelor's degree in education. In the event that a candidate
already has a bachelor's degree in another field, a teacher preparation program is needed. But that is not all.
Almost every school in the USA understands that real classroom teaching experience is a vital part of a teacher's
training. Before taking over a class, a person typically needs to complete a training program, including working as
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 People who want to become university teachers need master's degrees. Getting a master's degree is a
necessity, but if it is gained too early, there may be concerns that the candidate lacks the real-world experience to
go with it. In fact, very few schools want to hire novices with little or no classroom experience and even if they
are accepted, they are usually ill-paid. One wise solution to the issue is for future post graduates to start working
as teachers before going on to gain their master's degree.
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Question 39: What is the main title of the passage?
A. the importance of teachers. B. the advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher in the USA.
C. the basic requirements of being a teacher in the USA. D. the difference of teaching career.
Question 40: According to the text, future post graduates should start working as teachers _______.
A. before studying for their bachelor's degree. B. before studying for their master's degree
C. after gaining their master's degree. D. during the time they are studying for their master's degree.
Question 41: The word “vital” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. very easy B. very important C. very interesting D. very useless
Question 42: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. novices B. postgraduates C. teachers D. schools
Question 43: According to the text, all of the following sentences are true EXCEPT _______.
A. In the USA, before one takes over a class, a training program is typically necessary to be completed.
B. Those who want to become university teachers need master's degrees.
C. Teachers need enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with other people.
D. A great number of schools in the USA want to hire novices with little or no classroom experience.
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 44 to 50.
Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the
economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen people who have just
endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand. But other people
focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about a better future.
One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people. The only
thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations. Sometimes a situation may really be
overwhelming. However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about
negative situations.
Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm. One family
cannot mask their grief. They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed. They cannot imagine how
they will ever be able to replace things and start over again. Their normal life seems to have been completely
lost. In contrast, a second family is crying with joy. All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe. This
family is just happy that everyone has survived. This family is already trying to figure out how they can recover.
You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation. However,
the second family certainly seems to be better off. They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing
on the tragic events.
Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time. This could
be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through life without having some bad
things happen. In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, instead of how
awful the setback is. By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. And you will not
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 Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many
tough situations. The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay
positive and work out a plan. Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it. The advice of a friend, family
member, or even a professional may be all it takes to get back on track.
It may sound like a cliché. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly
give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks.
(Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
Question 44. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Being optimistic is an effective way to get over bad situations.
B. Keeping positive or negative thoughts is the own choice of each person.
C. Positive thoughts are necessary conditions to be successful.
D. There seems to have more pessimists than optimists.
Question 45. The word “grief” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. problem B. sorrow C. disappointment D. damage
Question 46. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. tragic events B. all of the people C. the first family D. the second family
Question 47. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _______.
A. disappointment and sadness are all people’s common emotions in terrible situations.
B. your attitude in terrible situations is more important than how serious the problems are.
C. optimists often suffer less terrible situations than pessimists.
D. your attitude will decide the way you react to terrible situations.
Question 48. The word “scenario” in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.
A. trouble B. background C. circumstance D. imagination
Question 49. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The thing people have to remember is managing their own reaction to bad situations.
B. Everyone will suffer some terrible experiences in their life.
C. Paying attention to the solutions of the setback is better than focusing on the damage it causes.
D. To have a good foundation for the future, you should not undergo bad situations today.
Question 50. According to paragraph 5, what is the major thing you should do when you have troubles?
A. Be optimistic and make out a plan. B. Ask other people for help when necessary.
C. Control your emotions. D. Determine how serious the problem is.

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