SỞ GD-ĐT THÀNH PHỐ ĐÀ NẴNG ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA – LẦN I

TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN Năm học: 2020 – 2021

LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN Bài thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút,
không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ, tên thí sinh. …………………………………………
Mã đề thi 253
Số báo danh. …………………………………………….

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. caused B. increased C. noticed D. fixed
Question 2. A. positive B. position C. substitute D. possession

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. survive B. extinct C. destroy D. species
Question 4. A. incredible B. development C. complicated D. humanity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 5. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students’ awareness of conservation
needs.
A. effort B. benefit C. exploitation D. knowledge
Question 6. You should pat yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation
exam.
A. check up your back B. wear a backpack C. talk big D. criticize yourself

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 7. The Internet is an invaluable research tool and can provide us with a wealth of knowledge as
the information you need is usually available at the press of a button.
A. worthless B. irreplaceable C. inestimable D. priceless
Question 8. I take my hat off to one of my colleagues, Justin, who seems to be indefatigable and can work
all night without sleeping a wink.
A. adulate B. idolize C. praise D. disrespect

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 9. It was essential for him to be financially _____of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time
job.
A. dependent B. dependable C. independent D. undependable
Question 10. Michelle is a(n)______ worker who always takes great care not to make any mistakes.
A. conductive B. meticulous C. honorable D. careless
Question 11. Cybercriminals are becoming smarter and stealthier, so you should be on your ______against
hackers gaining illegal access into your system in numerous ways.
A.mind B. guard C. feet D. brain
Question 12. An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity _______to the quality of life because
endangered plants and animals are particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty.
A.attributes B. contributes C. introduces D. devotes
Question 13. It is important to understand the cultural religion of the country that you are travelling to and a
little research before you leave will help ______.
A. tremendously B. dramatically C. comparatively D. violently
Question 14. We had to walk home in the end because Jimmy ______his car keys.
A. has been losing B. had lost C. was losing D. had been losing
Question 15.They all suffer from respiratory ailments which they blame ______air pollution.
A. on B. about C. at D. of
Question 16. Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer ______photographs of the western United States
show nature on a grand scale.

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 A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
Question 17. He had to act immediately; ______it would have been too late.
A. nevertheless B. however C. consequently D. otherwise
Question 18. With the popularity of the Internet and social media, many programs are ______online crowd-
funding platforms to reach out for additional support.
A. turning on B. turning up C. turning to D. turning off
Question 19. It is predicted that ___computing technology will increase in value at ______same time it will
decrease in cost.
A. x/ the B. a/ the C. the/ a D. a/ x
Question 20.’Where’s the ______dress that your grandma gave you?’
A. long pink silk lovely B. pink long lovely silk
C. lovely long pink silk D. lovely pink long silk
Question 21.They insisted that all swear words ______deleted from the article.
A. have been B. will be C. be D. are
Question 22. If you had taken my advice, you ______in such difficulties now.
A. wouldn’t have been B. hadn’t been C. wouldn’t be D. won’t be
Question 23. ______appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical
illusion.
A.The Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon

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 24 to 28.

PUTTING CARS ON AUTOPILOT

Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of death each year. Accidents can occur due to
drunk driving, mechanical problems, carelessness, or a whole assortment of other reasons. In the near future,
these problems could be solved by eliminating the person behind the wheel. Driverless cars may soon be
turning all vehicle owners into “backseat drivers”.
Driverless cars are vehicles that use several technologies to operate without human input. Through GPS,
they can find a location on a map and plan the best route to get there. They may also use radar to detect
other vehicles and avoid them when necessary. One company involved with developing driverless cars is
Google. It’s developing a software called Google Chauffer which powers the vehicles. The technology isn’t
cheap though, as Google robotic cars contain about $150,000 worth of equipment. In 2012, Google began
testing the cars on the road with a highly-skilled driver in the driver’s seat, and a Google engineer in the
passenger seat. In case there are any malfunctions, the human driver can step on the brakes or turn the
wheel to take control of the automobile. Other car manufacturers are also working on implementing
automated options into their cars. For example, the 2014 Mercedes-S class offers advanced cruise control
using radar, lane warnings, and even detects, and warns drivers when they appear tired.
Many Americans seem open to the idea, as three states have already passed laws that make it legal for
driverless cars to be on the road. Still there will be some stumbling blocks to overcome before the roads are
controlled by digital decision-makers. Firstly, companies will need to provide proof that driverless cars were
tested a lot and are truly safe. Automobile manufacturers will also have to find a way to bring down costs, as
few people would be able to afford the equipment required. Driverless cars could also potentially become
targets for computer hackers. If a hacker were somehow able to override the software system, they could
cause accidents or malfunctions.There are also economic issues to consider. If driverless cars became
successful, millions of truck, bus, and taxi drivers would likely lose their jobs. Despite these issues, all
indications suggest that it should be just a matter of time before humans are no longer needed behind the
wheel.
Question 24. Which of the following is the advantage of driverless cars over ordinary ones?
A. No malfunctions B. No drunk driving C. Absolute safety D. No computer hacking
Question 25. According to the passage, all of the following are true about driverless cars EXCEPT that___.
A. There is a trend for car companies to develop the automated qualities for their products.
B. Driverless cars may depend on some other devices on the road.
C. Google completed the technology for driverless cars in 2002.
D. There is a concern about the malfunctions due to several reasons.
Question 26. The word “ malfunction” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to___.
A. A hardware upgrade B. an extra feature C. A secret password D. a failure to work properly
Question 27. The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to___.
A. drivers B. obstacles C. robots D. routes
Question 28. What is the tone of the author in the passage?
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A. optimistic B. skeptical C. pessimistic D. negative
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 29 to 35.
Cities develop as a result of functions that they can perform. Some functions result directly from the ingenuity
of the citizenry, but most functions result from the needs of the local area and of the surrounding hinterland
(the region that supplies goods to the city and to which the city furnishes services and other goods).
Geography often make a distinction between the situation and the site of a city. Situation refers to a general
position in relation to the surrounding region whereas site involves physical characteristics of the specific
location. Situation is normally much more important to the continuing prosperity of a city. If a city is well
situated in regard to its hinterland, its development is much more likely to continue. Chicago, for example,
possesses an almost unparalleled situation: it is located at the southern end of a huge lake that forces east-
west transportation lines to be compressed into its vicinity, and at a meeting of significant land and water
transport routes. It also overlooks what is one of the world’s finest large farming regions. These factors
ensured that Chicago would become a great city regardless of the disadvantageous characteristics of the
available site, such as being prone to flooding during thunderstorm activity.
Similarly, it can be argued that much of New York City’s importance stems from its early and continuing
advantage of situation. Philadelphia and Boston both originated at about the same time as New York and
shared New York’s location at the western end of one of the world’s most important oceanic trade routes, but
only New York possesses am easy-access functional connection (the Hudson-Mohawk lowland) to the vast
Midwestern hinterland. This account does not alone explain New York’s primacy, but it does include several
important factors. Among the many aspects of situation that help to explain why some cities grow and others
do not, original location on a navigable waterway seems particularly applicable. Of course, such characteristic
as slope, drainage, power resources, river crossings, coastal shapes, and other physical characteristics help
to determine city location, but such factors are normally more significant in early stages of city development
than later.
Question 29. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The development of trade routes through United States cities.
B. Contrasts in settlement patterns in United States.
C. Historical differences among three large United States cities.
D. The importance of geographical situations in the growth of United States cities.
Question 30. The word “ingenuity” in line 1 in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. wealth B. resourcefulness C. traditions D. organization
Question 31. The passage suggests that a geographer would consider a city’s soil type part of its ______.
A. hinterland B. situation C. site D. function
Question 32. According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site in regard to the city’s
______.
A. long-term growth and prosperity
B. ability to protect its citizenry
C. possession of favorable weather conditions
D. need to import food supplies
Question 33. The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s location EXCEPT its
______.
A. hinterland
B. nearness to a large lake
C. position in regard to transport routes
D. flat terrain
Question 34. The word “it” in line 5 in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. account B. primacy C. connection D. hinterland
Question 35. The primary purpose of paragraph 1 is to ______.
A. summarize past research and introduce a new study
B. describe a historical period
C. emphasize the advantages of one theory over another
D. define a term and illustrate it with an example

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 36. Lan: “Oh, I’m really sorry for being late. My motorbike has broken down on the way.”
Nam: “______ ”
A. It was a pleasure. B. Absolutely no. C. Thanks. D. That’s all right.
Question 37. Robert: “Do you think robots could ever control the world?”
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 Cyber: “______”
A. Oh, no. None of such a thing. B. No need to ask, just help yourself.
C. Are you saying that? D. No problem. Just help yourself.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 38. There are many benefits that we may gain by actually taking the time to read a book instead of
A B C
sitting in front of the TV or do some other forms of mindless entertainment.
D
Question 39. Too much television can have negative effects on young minds because of higher levels of
A B
television viewing correlate with lowered academic performance, especially reading scores.
C D
Question 40. So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the
world.
A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.
CHANGING COUNTRIES
Seeking a new life and hoping for a significant change in their standard of living, foreign workers began
flicking in to Western Europe during the 1950s. In Britain, some of the first immigrants arriving from the West
Indies and the Indian subcontinent were welcomed by brass bands, but the dream of a new life soon (41)
______sour for many.
Attracted by the promise to earn good money and learn new skills, the reality they found was often one of low
wages and, in many cases, unemployment. Some did not adapt (42)______to life in a country of cold
weather, cold welcomes and discrimination. The majority of West Indian immigrants moved into the inner
cities, areas that were already (43)______ with social tensions caused by poverty and poor housing . There
are cases of hostility towards newcomers; in 1958, riots (44)______ in Noting Hill, West London, when game
of white youths began taunting immigrants.
Yet (45)______the numerous difficulties they encountered, many foreign workers did manage to adjust to the
new conditions, settling in their new adopted country and prospering. Their contribution had the effect not only
of speeding up the pace of economic change on the postwar period, it also transformed Western Europe into
a multiracial society.
Question 41. A. turned B. converted C. switched D. changed
Question 42. A. closely B. greatly C. easily D. normally
Question 43. A. fraught B. exempt C. devoid D. deficient
Question 44. A. broke out B. broke down C. broke up D. broke
Question 45. A. whatever B. as though C. even if D. despite

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 46. I have never been as relaxed as my sister when talking to our father.
A. My sister has always been more relaxed than me when she talks to our father.
B. I have never tried to be relaxed when talking to our father but my sister has.
C. My sister has always been less relaxed than me when talking to our father.
D. Both my sister and I are equally relaxed when we talk to our father.
Question 47. Many people think that the new regulations will encourage people to use less energy.
A. Lower consumption of energy is thought to lead to the introduction of the new regulations.
B. The new regulations are thought to encourage lower consumption of energy.
C. It is thought that the new regulations will encourage people to consume more energy.
D. It was thought that lower consumption of energy was stimulated by the new regulations.
Question 48. “I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me.
A. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
B. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
C. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
D. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport

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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. Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 50. He donated a lot of money to environmental protection campaigns. He was admired for
that.
A. Unless he donated a lot of money to environmental protection campaigns, he wouldn’t gain full admiration.
B. He was admired for having donated a lot of money to environmental protection campaigns.
C. If he had donated a lot of money to environmental protection campaigns, he would have been admired.
D. If he donates a lot of money to environmental protection campaigns, he will be admired.
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