SỞ GD & ĐT ĐỀ ÔN TẬP KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2021

TRƯỜNG THPT Môn thi: Tiếng Anh

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. played B. hoped C. liked D. missed
Question 2. A. right B. mind C. kind D. since

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. children B. reserve C. interest D. nature
Question 4. A. beautiful B. impressive C. important D. exciting

Mark the letter A, B, C or D t on your answer sheet o indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5. Tim is interested in reading books, _________?
A. does he B. is he C. isn’t he D. doesn’t he
Question 6. Our lunch ________by Mom and Dad last night.
A. is cooked B. was cooking C. was cooked D. has been cooked
Question 7. I didn't tell her because I was afraid _______ upsetting her.
A. in B. to C. of D. in
Question 8. The more free time he has, __________ time he spends on Facebook.
A. the more B. the most C. more and more D. more
Question 9. He saw __________ desk opposite the window in his new room.
A. an old French writing B. an old writing French
C. a writing old French D. a French old writing
Question 10. When the bus ___________, the dog crossed the road and caused an accident.
A. had run B. runs C. was running D. ran
Question 11. He enjoys motorcycle riding ________ the danger.
A. because of B. instead of C. in spite of D. including of
Question 12. _______, I will have finished the monthly financial report.
A. After he returned B. By the time he returns C. Until he returned D. As soon as he had returned
Question 13. ____________, we had to walk home in the end.
A. Having lost our car keys B. Lost our car keys
C. While losing our car keys D. Being lost our car keys
Question 14. John’s ________ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager.
A. punctuality B. punctual C. punctuate D. punctually
Question 15. Please __________ the lights. It’s too dark in here.
A. turn on B. turn off C. take off D. put on
Question 16. Our government has _______ great efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus.
A. done B. given C. got D. made
Question 17. No matter how angry he was, he would never _____ to violence.
A. exert B. resolve C. resort D. recourse
Question 18. William was as ______ as a cucumber when the harsh punishment was meted out to him by
the judge.
A. cool B. cold C. placid D. impassive
Question 19. Katherine lived at home for a while, but ________ again and went off travelling for a year.
A. pulled her leg B. landed on her feet C. put her feet up D. got itchy feet
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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. He can’t make up his mind whether he should go to vocational school or not.
A. decide B. wonder C. know D. recognize
Question 21: The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the
story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A. production B. cloth C. truth D. fake

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. Before the exam, I had been told the instructions were easy, but in fact, I found them
extremely complicated.
A. manageable B. difficult C. demanding D. precise
Question 23. Tom did miserably on the final test, which caused a shock to everyone in the class because
she was the best student in his class.
A. took B. failed C. sat for D. passed

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24. John meets Peter at the school canteen and invites him to have a drink.
- John: “Do you fancy a coffee?”
- Peter: “________”
A. Oh, dear. B. Everything is ok
C. Oh, yes. I’d love one. D. How do you do?
Question 25. Nam and Hai are talking about women’s job opportunities.
- Nam:“I think married women shouldn’t go to work”
- Hai: “________ because it is boring and tiring to stay at home and do housework all day.”
A. I’m sorry but I have to disagree B. That’s true
C. I couldn’t agree more D. I guess so

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
Taking piano lessons and solving math puzzles on a computer significantly improve specific math
skills of elementary schoolchildren, according to a new study. The results, (26)______were published in the
journal Neurological Research, are the latest in a series that links musical training to the development of
higher brain functions.
Researchers worked with 135 second-grade students at a school in Los Angeles after
(27)_________a pilot study with 102 students. Children that were given four months of piano training as
well as time playing with newly designed computer software scored 27 percent higher on math and fraction
tests than (28) ______ children.
Piano instruction is thought to enhance the brain's "hard wiring" for spatial-temporal reasoning, or
the ability to visualise and transform objects in space |and time, says Professor Gordon Shaw, who led the
study. At the same tune, the computer game allows children to solve geometric and math puzzles that boost
their ability to (29)______ shapes in their mind.
The findings are significant (30)______a grasp of proportional math and fractions is a rerequisite to
math at higher levels, and children who do not master these areas of math cannot understand more advanced
math that is critical to high-tech fields.
(Adapted from "Eye on Editing 2" by Joyce S. Cain)
Question 26: A. whose B. which C. that D. who

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Question 27: A. conducting B. carrying C. composing D. concerning
Question 28: A. the others B. another C. other D. the other
Question 29: A. manipulate B. accumulate C. stimulate D. accommodate
Question 30: A. before B. because C. although D. unless

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.
Cell phones are an integrated part of our society at this point, and their main use is communication.
They keep students in touch with the rest of the world by giving them the power to interact with it. In my
day, if you forgot your lunch you were at the mercy of the office calling home for you. Now, students have
the ability to solve their own problems and handle certain "emergencies" on their own.
Cell phones also allow students the ability when the time is right, to keep in touch with students at
other schools or friends that don't go to school. While not an educational benefit directly, better relationships
can lead to higher self-esteem and reduce isolation, which is good for everybody. In the same way, camera
phones allow students to capture the kinds of memories that help build a solid school culture, and, in some
cases, can act as documentation of misbehavior in the same way that store cameras provide evidence and
deter bad behavior.
Academically, the cell phone can act as to record video of a procedure of explanation that may need
to be reviewed later. It could be used to record audio of a lecture, as well, for later review. And just imagine
if class could be easily "taped" for students who are absent? What if they could even be streamed and seen
from home instantly?
The iPod is a little trickier, because its function varies greatly by model. At its heart, it is a media
player, and I know for a fact that many students work better while listening to music. For this reason, they
can have a good effect by keeping students from getting too distracted while working (ironic, because we
mostly think of them AS distractions!). If it is a WIFI compatible model, and wireless internet is available,
the iPod can be a great tool for looking up information or digging into things more deeply. Depending on the
model, it may be able to act as a camera and video recorder as well (with the same benefits as the cell
phone).
Devices like the Kindle could, conceivably, make learning a lot easier. Imagine carrying all your
textbooks in the palm of your hand, rather than strapped to your back! Though expensive, compared to
buying new textbooks, the Kindle is a bargain. Many of the books used in high school English classes are
actually FREE on the Kindle.
Question 31. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How some electronic devices are used in education
B. How to use electronic devices in the classroom
C. What is the best electronic device used in education
D. Which electronic device will be used as the textbooks
Question 32. The word "it' in the passage refers to ____.
A. the Internet B. the reason C. the iPod D. the cellphone
Question 33. According to the passage, cell phones do NOT ____.
A. help students keep in touch with their friends B. allow students to capture of memories
C. help students record audio of a lecture D. enable students to write their assignment
Question 34. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "taped"?
A. recorded B. reviewed C. streamed D. seen
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT true about the iPod according to the passage?
A. The iPod can be used to make phone calls.
B. The iPod can be connected to the Internet.
C. The iPod can be used to record videos
D. The iPod comes in different models.

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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.
Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of other
members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has hogged the
limelight, appealing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation, Hemy stirs up
no envy or resentment among the 2000 students - in fact, they all adore him. The dog, who first arrived six
months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students’ behaviour and encouraged more students to focus
on their academic achievement.
Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming
about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school’s catch-up classes, and that if he falls
behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps that is
because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them.
It was Andrew’s teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed
buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect
children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets has been
shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after surgery or
illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a handful and
some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems."
Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school
for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one. Rosie
Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for three
years. Apart from being a calming influence. Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons. Children at the
school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about mispronouncing
something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him," says Johnston.
Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human
interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love and
that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former
chief inspector of schools says. "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a positive learning environment
through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind
of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever.
(Adapted from "Ready for Advanced" by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern)
Question 36: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons
B. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School
C. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants
D. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend
Question 37: The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. excessive admiration B. deserved attention
C. considerable controversy D. unrealistic expectation
Question 38: The phrase "a handful" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is ______.
A. difficult to control B. reluctant to explore
C. inclined to disagree D. impossible to understand
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT true about the potential impact of keeping a pet in paragraph
3?
A. A greater desire to influence others B. Better recovery from illness
C. Calming effect in a number of context D. Improvement in children’s behavior
Question 40: The word "one" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. a school dog B. a craze C. a Mulberry staff member D. a primary school
Question 41: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at the
Mulberry Bush?

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A. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its students
B. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
C. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload
D. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy
Question 42: Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.
B. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.
C. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit
their students.
D. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message across
to young people.
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. Dolphins are mammals which have warm blood and nurse its young
A. are B. which C. warm D. its
Question 44. His parents are satisfied with his result when he was at high school yesterday.
A. His B. are C. with D. when
Question 45: A new dead virus has been detected in Wuhan City recently.
A. A B. dead C. detected D. recently

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 started to give up smoking three years ago.
A. He has given up smoking since three years.
B. He has given up smoking for three years
C. He doesn’t give up smoking now.
D. He is smoking now.
Question 47. "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
Question 48. I am sure that the cat is somewhere in the house.
A. The cat must be somewhere in the house.
B. The cat can be somewhere in the house.
C. The cat is said to be somewhere in the house.
D. Somewhere in the house is there a cat.
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. No one gave Chandler the instructions. He could not do the job properly.
A. In spite of being given the instructions, Chandler could not do the job properly.
B. If Chandler had done the job properly, he would have been given the instructions.
C. Chandler wishes someone had given him the instructions to do the job properly.
D. If only Chandler were given the instruction and he could do the job properly.
Question 50. We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realized our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.