Đề luyện thi Trung học Phổ thông Quốc gia năm 2023 môn Tiếng Anh - Đề thi số 15 (Có đáp án)

ĐỀ THI SỐ 15
 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI
KÌ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2023
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Read the passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer for each numbered blank.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) ________ to your education or your work, try reading more books. (2) ________ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That is (3) ________ interesting point of view worth further (4) ________. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we can (5) ________ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information.
Question 1: A. gain	B. gather	C. collect	D. contribute
Question 2: A. Make	B. Pick	C. Set	D. Take
Question 3: A. a	B. an	C. the	D. X
Question 4: A. exploration	B. explore	C. explorer	D. explorative
Question 5: A. digest	B. inhale	C. breathe	D. eat
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 6: Jane: “It's going to rain”. Mary: “________.”
A. I hope not so	B. I hope not	C. I don't hope so D. I don't hope either
Question 7: - Jordan: "________" - Jim: "No, thanks." A. Would you want another drink? B. Would you care for another drink? C. Can you help me with this? D. Come in, please! 
Choose A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Q8: The twins hadn’t seen a hovercraft before,_____? A. had he B. the twins had c. had the twins D. had they
Question 9: Nowadays children would prefer history ________ in more practical ways.
A. be taught	B. teach	C. to be taught 	D. to be teaching
Question 10: I'm saving all my pocket money __________ to buy a new PlayStation.
A. out	B. down 	C. up 	D. away
Question 11: John’s grade___________ than his sister’s. 
A. higher	B. more high	C. more higher	D. the highest
Question 12:________ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at ______ home at the time of _____ robbery.
A. X-X-the	B. The -X- the	C. The -the-the	D. X – X - a
Question 13: I____ him until he visited my company last week.
A hadn't seen B. haven’t seen c. didn't see . D. wouldn’t see 
Question 14: _______, she will buy her parents a new TV.
A. When she receives her salary 	B. Once she received her salary
C. Until she received her salary 	D. After she had received her salary
Question 15. Halong Bay, __________ with 1,600 limestone islands and islets, is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border.
A. dotted 	B. dotting 	C. which dots 	D. to dot
Question 16: The motivations for the birth of ASEAN were the desire for a _______ environment.
a. stable 	b. stability 	c. stably 	d. stabilize 
Question 17: It took us over twelve hours to hike over the mountain. By the time we got back to our campsite, I was completely ________ out. a. worn 	b. went 	c. put 	d. knocked
Question 18: At any competition, everyone is ________. a. the same 	b. equal 	c. common 	d. significant
Question 19: If you have the ________ in an election, you have the legal right to indicate your choice.
a. status 	b. individual 	c. vote 	d. equality
Question 20: When a women works outside the home and makes money herself, she is ________ independent from her husband. a. financially 	b. politically 	c. philosophically 	d. variously
Question 21:ASEAN has emphasized cooperation in the "three pillars" of security, socio cultural and economic _______ in the region. a. organization 	b. production 	c. integration d. establishment
Q 22: When Beth got tired, she stopped ------- a. working 	b. to work 	c. work 	d. works
Read the passage and choose A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modem scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
Question 23: The most suitable title for the passage could be	. A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” B. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time” C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”	
D. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”
Question 24: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ____	
A. they make them look more stylish	B. they are indispensable in every day communications 
C. they keep the users alert all the time	D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
Question 25: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with________,
A. the mobility of the mind and the body	B. the resident memory
C. the arteries of the brain	D. the smallest units of the brain
Question 26: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________. A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
Question 27: According to the writer, people should ______ A. never use mobile phones in all cases 	B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases
Question 28: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often,___	A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. had a problem with memory C. abandoned his family D. could no longer think lucidly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part that differs from the other three in the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 29: A. dirty	B. early	C. learn	D. near
Question 30: A. theater	B. author	C. thumb	D. clothes
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 31: A. opponent	B. habitat	C. contribute	D. eternal
Question 32: A. museum	B. position	C. recommend	D. commitment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 33: The Arctic fox’s brownish-gray coat blends in with the barren tundra landscape in the months without snow. A. poor	B. fruitful	C. arid	D. desert
Question 34: Many animals, like the otter who uses a stone to crack mussel shells, are capable of using objects in the natural environment as rudimentary tools. A. technical	B. basic	C. superior	D. original
Choose 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 sentences.
Question 35: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry. A. have been successful 	B. have not got wet	C. have got no water 	D. have got home dry
Question 36: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A. 
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Surgical masks are regulated under 21 CFR 878.4040. Surgical masks are not to be shared and may be labelled as surgical, isolation, dental, or medical procedure masks. They may come with or without a face shield. These are often referred to as face masks, although not all face masks are regulated as surgical masks.
Surgical masks are made in different thicknesses and with different ability to protect you from contact with liquids. These properties may also affect how easily you can breathe through the face mask and how well the surgical mask protects you.
If worn properly, a surgical mask is meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical masks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions to others.
While a surgical mask may be effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, a face mask, by design, does not filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, or certain medical procedures. Surgical masks also do not provide complete protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the face mask and your face.
Surgical masks are not intended to be used more than once. If your mask is damaged or soiled, or if breathing through the mask becomes difficult, you should remove the face mask, discard it safely, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your mask, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used mask.
Question 40. Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A. How to Make Surgical Face Masks	B. Uses of Surgical Face Masks C. Surgical Face Masks in the Past	D. Surgical Face Masks
Question 41. According to paragraph 1, what could 21 CFR 878.4040 most likely be? A. standard to follow	 B. design of masks C. mask serial number	D. mask model number
Question 42. The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to__________.
A. Physical barrier	B. Contaminants	C. Surgical masks	D. Face shields
Question 43. The word "contain" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________.
A. reflect	B. carry	C. require	D. protect
Question 44. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. All surgical masks have the same thickness and protecting ability. B. Exposure to saliva and respiratory secretions may be reduced with surgical masks. C. Surgical masks can block splashes and droplets including very small particles. D. You have to replace your mask with a new one only when it is damaged.
Question 45. According to the passage, which is the best way to discard your mask after use? A. Remove the face mask as soon as possible B. Place the mask in a plastic bag that is as small as possible C. Put the mask in the trash immediately after removing it D. Wash hands after placing the mask in a plastic bag and putting it in the trash
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 46: Jane really wants to buy a new computer. She doesn't have enough money. A. Provided that Jane has enough money, she can't buy a new computer. B. If only Jane had had enough money, she couldn't have bought a new computer. C. If Jane had enough money, she could buy a new computer.
D. Jane wishes she had enough money so that she could have bought a new computer.
Question 47.Jack did poorly on his final test. He was aware of the importance of hard work. 
A. Not until Jack did poorly on his final test he was aware of the importance of hard work. 
B. Only after Jack did poorly on his final test was he aware of the importance of hard work. 
C. Poorly though Jack did on his final test, he was aware of the importance of hard work. 
D. Hardly had Jack done poorly on his final test when he was aware of the importance of hard work.
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 48: Perhaps the thief will be arrested today. A. The thief should be arrested today. B. The thief can’t be arrested today. C. The thief may be arrested today. D. The thief mustn’t be arrested today.
Question 49.The last time I visited Paris was 10 years ago. A. I have not visited Paris for 10 years. B. About 10 years ago, I used to visited Paris. C. I have often visit Paris for the last ten years. D. I visited Paris ten years ago and will never visit Paris
Question 50. “Kate, what will you do next Saturday?” Nam asked. A. Nam asked Kate what she would do the next Saturday. B. Nam asked Kate what would she do the next Saturday. C. Nam asked Kate what will she do next Saturday. D. Nam asked Kate what she will do the next Saturday.
SELF-STUDY
Collocation & Idiom
I hope not: Tôi hy vọng là không	- I don’t hope so: Tôi không hy vọng thế
To be home and dry: thành công, êm xuôi 	- Meet requirement: đáp ứng yêu cầu
Pay attention to: tập trung, chú ý tới 	 
Phrasal verb
Wear out: hao mòn, kiệt sức 	go out: đi chơi, tắt (đèn)
Put out: dập tắt	knock out: hạ gục 
save up: tiết kiệm	Make up: trang điểm/bịa đặt/pha chế thuốc 
Pickup: Chọn/Nhặt	Set up: chuẩn bị, dựng lên
Take up: nhặt lên, cầm lên
Vocabulary
Gain (v): đạt đirợc	Gather (v): tập hợp lại
Collect (v): sưu tập, thu lượm	Contribute (v): đóng góp
Exploration (n): sự tìm hiểu	Explore (v): tìm hiểu	
Explorer (n): người tìm hiểu	Explorative (adj): có tính thăm dò
Digest (v): tiêu hóa, tiếp thu, đọc suy ngẫm	Inhale (v): hít vào
Breathe (v): hít thở	Eat (v): ăn
Be dotted: được điểm xuyết, được chấm phá	Stable (a): ổnđịnh 	
Stability (n): sự ổn địnhStably (adv): 1 cách ổn định	Stabilize (v): ổn định hóa, làm ổn định 
Technical (kỹ thuật, công nghệ)	Basic(a) cơ bản
Superior (a): siêu việt	Original (a): nguyên gốc
Rudimentary (adj): sơ đẳng 
barren (a): cằn cỗi
arid (a): khô khan
fruitful (a): sai quả, tươi tốt
desert (a): khô cằn
equal (a): bình đẳng
common (a): phổ biến
significant (a): quan trọng
status (n): tình trạng
individual (n): cá nhân 	
vote (n): phiếu bầu, sự bỏ phiếu
equality (n): sự bình đẳng
financially (adv): thuộc về tài chính
politically (adv): thuộc về chính trị
philosophically 	(adv): thuộc về triết học
variously (adv): 1 cách phong phú
Grammar:
Sử dụng mạo từ: AT HOME (không dùng mạo từ) +Danh từ được xác định dùng mạo từ THE
BỊ ĐỘNG: Khi dịch sang tiếng Việt có nghĩa ĐƯỢC/ BỊ à BỊ ĐỘNG à Phải có BE + V3/V_ed
DANH ĐỘNG TỪ & ĐTNM: + would prefer Sth + to-inf
+ STOP + V-ING: Dừng hẳn luôn	+ STOP + TO-NF: DỪNG LẠI ĐỂ LÀM GÌ
CÂU SO SÁNH: Sau tỪ cần điền có THAN à so sánh hơn
Đảo ngữ: ONLY + S + V + DID/ COULD/ BE + S + V0/ ADJ: chỉ sau khi . thi ai đó làm gì
THÌ: S + HAD + V3/V_ed + UNTIL + S + V2/V_ed
SỰ PHỐI HỢP THÌ: MĐC ở thì tương lai à MĐ phụ ở thì hiện tại đơn/ hiện tại hoàn
RÚT GỌN MĐQH: 	+ Dùng V-ing nếu MĐQH mang nghĩa chủ động
+ Dùng V-ed/V3 nếu MĐQH mang nghĩa bị động
BIẾN ĐỔI CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN: Nếu câu đề ở thì hiện tại dùng câu ĐK loại 2, viết trái nghĩa ở cả 2 MĐ
BIẾN ĐỔI CÂU TƯỜNG THUẬT: Dạng câu hỏi Wh-questions: S + ASKED + O + TỪ ĐỂ HỎI + S + V (lùi 1 thì) (không đảo ngữ, không mượn trợ động từ TO DO)
BIẾN ĐỔI CÂU VỀ THÌ: THE LAST TIME + S + V2/V-ed + WAS + THE LENGTH OF TIME + AGO = S + HAVEN’T/ HASN’T + V3/v-ED + FOR + THE LENGTH OF TIME
BIẾN ĐỔI CÂU MODALS: PERHAPS (CÓ LẼ) à DÙNG MAY
GIẢI THÍCH CHI TIẾT
Question 1: Chọn D
Tạm dịch: . . . If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ________ to your education or your work, try reading more books:
... Nếu bạn muốn chuẩn bị cho để thành công và ________ nhiều hơn vào học vấn và công việc của
mình, hãy thử đọc nhiều sách hơn.
Gain (đạt đirợc)
Gather (tập hợp lại)
Collect (sưu tập, thu lượm)
Contribute (đóng góp)
Cấu trúc “to gain something”: đạt được điều gì không phù hợp với cấu trúc đề bài phải đi với giới từ “to”. Đáp án B và c không họp nghĩa, đọc sách để mở mang tri thức, tác giả không đề cập tới ý sách giúp ôn tập hay thu lượm kiến thức.
Đáp án D hợp lý vì theo cấu trúc “to contribute to”: đóng góp vào.
Question 2: Chọn B
Tạm dịch: _____ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well-researched materials that can help you grow:
Hãy	một vài cuốn sách giàu thông tin thú vị và tìm đến những tài liệu được nghiên cứu kỹ lưỡng có thể giúp bạn phát triển
Xét các đáp án khi đi với “up”:
Make up (trang điểm/bịa đặt/pha chế thuốc theo đơn)
Pickup (Chọn/Nhặt)
Set up (chuẩn bị, dựng lên)
Take up (nhặt lên, cầm lên)
Đáp án A, c và D dù theo nghĩa nào cũng không phù hợp khi đứng trong câu. Đáp án B với nghĩa “chọn” phù hợp với văn cảnh vì việc tìm đọc sách là việc phải đưa ra các sự lựa chọn.
Question 3: Chọn B
Tạm dịch: . . . That is	interesting point of view:
Đây là	quan điểm thú vị
A. a	B. An	C. the	D. X
Loại ngay đáp án A vì intersting bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm, không thể đi với "a". Vì “point of view” lần đầu được nhãc tới nên dùng “the” không hợp lý, tiếp tục loại đáp án C. Không thể không sử dụng mạo từ trong trường hợp này, loại D.
Vậy chọn đáp án B là hợp lý.
Question 4: Chọn A
Tạm dịch: That is an interesting point of view worth Đây là một quan điểm thú vị cần kỹ càng hơn.
Exploration (n) (tìm hiểu)
Explore (v) (tìm hiểu)
Explorer (n) (người tìm hiểu)
Explorative (adj) (có tính thăm dò)
Có cấu trúc worth + Ving hoặc worth + noun/noun phrase. Loại đáp án B vì động từ ờ dạng nguyên thể. Loại đáp án D vì là tính từ. Đáp án A và c đều là danh từ nhưng không thể sử dụng đáp án D tính từ “further”: kỹ càng, sâu rộng không đi với danh từ chỉ người.
Question 5: Chọn A
Tạm dich: ... Not only that, we can 	 vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time: ... Không chỉ vậy, chúng ta có thể _________ một khối lượng lớn thông tin qua việc đọc trong một thời gian rất ngắn
Digest (tiếp thu)
Inhale (hít vào)
Breathe (hít thở)
Eat (ăn)
Đối với tân ngữ lả “khối lượng lớn thông tin” thì ta không đì với động từ ăn, hít vào hay hít thờ. “Digest” có nghĩa là tiêu hóa. Ngoài ra khi nói tới việc tiếp thu một lượng kiến thức lớn thì chúng ta cũng sử dụng “digest”.
Question 23: Chọn D
Bài đọc đề cập đến hai mặt cùa một vấn đề: sự hữu ích của điện thoại di dộng và những tác hại của nó gây ra với con người. Như vậy chỉ có đáp áp D “Technological Innovations and Their Price”
(Những cách tân công nghệ và cái giả của chúng) là đúng.
Question 24: Chọn A
Keywords: popular, young people
Clue: “...having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected”: có điện thoại di động thề hiện rằng họ phong cách và luôn được kết nối.
cool (a) ~ fashionable (a) ~ stylish (a): phong cách,kiểu cách, thời trang.
Như vậy chọn A. They make them look more stylish (Chúng giúp họ trông thời trcmg, phong cách hơn).
Question 25: Chọn D 
Keywords: The changes
Clue: “On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones”; Mặt khác, những nghiên cứu y học đã chỉ ra những thay đổi trong tế bào não của những người sử dụng điện thoại di dộng. brain cells = the smallest units of the brain (tế bào não)
Question 26: Chọn D.
Keywords: makes mobile phones potentially harmful 
Clue: What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. Điều gì khiến cho điện thọai di động có khả năng tiềm ẩn những mối nguy hại? Câu trả lời là sự bức xạ.
Đáp án D. Their invisible rays (những tia không nhìn thấy) chính là đề cập đến bức xạ 
Question 27: Chọn D
Clue: “...Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies”: Điện thoại di động có thể trở nén cực kì hữu ích và thuận tiện nhất là trong những trường hợp khẩn cẩp. emergencies = urgent cases (n): những trirờng hợp khẩn cấp.
Như vậy chi có đáp D là đúng, các đáp án khác đều không hợp lí.
Question 28: Chọn B
Người đàn ông được đề cập trong đoạn văn mắc chứng mất trí nhớ. Ta chọn B. had a problem with memory (mắc vấn đề về trí nhớ)
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Surgical masks are regulated under 21 CFR 878.4040. Surgical masks are not to be shared and may be labelled as surgical, isolation, dental, or medical procedure masks. They may come with or without a face shield. These are often referred to as face masks, although not all face masks are regulated as surgical masks.
Surgical masks are made in different thicknesses and with different ability to protect you from contact with liquids. These properties may also affect how easily you can breathe through the face mask and how well the surgical mask protects you.
If worn properly, a surgical mask is meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical masks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions to others.
While a surgical mask may be effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, a face mask, by design, does not filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, or certain medical procedures. Surgical masks also do not provide complete protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the face mask and your face.
Surgical masks are not intended to be used more than once. If your mask is damaged or soiled, or if breathing through the mask becomes difficult, you should remove the face mask, discard it safely, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your mask, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used mask.
(Source. https://www.fda.gov/)
Question 40. Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. How to Make Surgical Face Masks	B. Uses of Surgical Face Masks
C. Surgical Face Masks in the Past	D. Surgical Face Masks
Question 41. According to paragraph 1, what could 21 CFR 878.4040 most likely be?
A. standard to follow	B. design of masks
C. mask serial number	D. mask model number
Question 42. The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to__________.
A. Physical barrier	B. Contaminants	C. Surgical masks	D. Face shields
Question 43. The word "contain" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________.
A. reflect	B. carry	C. require	D. protect
Question 44. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. All surgical masks have the same thickness and protecting ability.
B. Exposure to saliva and respiratory secretions may be reduced with surgical masks.
C. Surgical masks can block splashes and droplets including very small particles.
D. You have to replace your mask with a new one only