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KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 
Môn: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 
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SECTION A (8 points) 
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. clean B. teach C. break D. deal 
Question 2: A. supported B. finished C. approached D. noticed
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. conserve B. conquer C. conceal D. contain 
Question 4: A. compulsory B. influential C. oceanic D. advantageous 
Question 5: A. recipe B. candidate C. instrument D. commitment 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 6: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made ______ accident. 
A. on B. in C. by D. at 
Question 7: The receptionist, ______ answered the phone, told me that the director was out. 
A. that B. whom C. whose D. who 
Question 8: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls ______ in our school next semester. 
A. will build B. will be building C. are being built D. will be built 
Question 9: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they ______ their student cards. 
A. don’t produce B. produced C. didn’t produce D. hadn’t produced 
Question 10: ______ the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they 
insisted on getting a refund. 
A. Although B. And C. But D. Despite 
Question 11: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick 
people, not through the air, many people still avoid ______ to crowded places. 
A. gone B. to go C. going D. having gone 
Question 12: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program. As a result, young children 
______ do homework any more. 
A. couldn’t B. oughtn’t C. haven’t D. needn’t 
Question 13: Global warming will result ______ crop failures and famine. 
A. of B. from C. to D. in 
Question 14: A molecule of water is ______ of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. 
A. consisted B. created C. composed D. included 
Question 15: Jane really loves the ______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present. 
A. wooden brown nice B. nice wooden brown C. brown wooden nice D. nice brown wooden 
Question 16: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28th Sea Games women’s 200m butterfly that 
none of her rivals could ______ her. 
A. look up to B. come up to C. put up with D. catch up with 
Question 17: It is ______ of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings. 
A. common B. typical C. familiar D. ordinary 
Question 18: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour 
______ science fiction. 
A. of B. for C. with D. in 
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Question 19: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced ______ cars in 2014 as the 
year before. 
A. as many twice B. twice as many C. twice many as D. as twice many 
Question 20: John has finally found a new job after being ______ for three months. 
A. out of work B. out of mind C. out of order D. out of reach 
Question 21: Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely ______. 
A. imaginable B. imaginative C. imaginary D. imagining 
Question 22: ______ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden 
power cut. 
A. Hardly we had arrived B. Hardly had we arrived 
C. We have hardly arrived D. We had arrived hardly 
Question 23: Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane’s upcoming high-school 
reunion. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank. 
 Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?” 
 Lane: “______” 
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. The food at the reunion was excellent. 
C. No. You’re in no mood for the event. D. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it. 
Question 24: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet. 
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank. 
 Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” 
 Tom: “______” 
A. We are too busy on weekdays. B. Studying in a group is great fun. 
C. The library would be best. D. Why don’t you look at the atlas? 
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 25: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different 
 A B C 
from a single-family home. 
 D 
Question 26: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their age, sex, 
 A B C 
or nationality. 
 D 
Question 27: The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent 
 A B C 
severe earthquake. 
 D
Question 28: Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has imposed stricter laws 
 A B C 
to prevent it. 
 D 
Question 29: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry. 
 A B C D 
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 30: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.” 
A. turn down B. put forward C. look up D. slow down 
Question 31: “Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!” 
A. feminist B. activist C. hobbyist D. optimist 
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 32: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a 
feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering. 
A. concerning nutrition and health B. having to do with food and cooking 
C. involving hygienic conditions and diseases D. relating to medical knowledge 
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Question 33: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over. 
A. very tired B. refreshed C. completely wet D. cleansed 
Question 34: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.” 
A. a theme that I like to discuss B. a book that is never opened 
C. a subject that I don’t understand D. an object that I really love 
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 35 to 44. 
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists 
have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and 
birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration 
patterns due to warmer temperatures. 
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher 
elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In 
many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland 
blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those 
found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not 
possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling 
sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go. 
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated 
that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further 
warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some 
species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough 
and may disappear. 
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer 
ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral. 
Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and 
death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and 
increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems. 
 From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H. Schneider 
Question 35: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to ______. 
A. become lighter B. bloom earlier C. lose color D. die instantly 
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ______. 
A. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations 
B. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations 
C. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations 
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations 
Question 37: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______. 
A. species B. ecosystems C. habitats D. areas 
Question 38: The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to ______. 
A. the cold ice in the Arctic B. the violent Arctic Ocean 
C. the melting ice in the Arctic D. the frozen water in the Arctic 
Question 39: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees, 
______. 
A. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct 
B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters 
C. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded 
D. water supply would decrease by 50 percent 
Question 40: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer 
temperatures, ______. 
A. they will certainly need water B. they may be endangered 
C. they move to tropical forests D. they can begin to develop 
Question 41: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______. 
A. pretty hard B. very large C. easily damaged D. rather strong 
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Question 42: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ______. 
A. the water absorption of coral reefs B. the blooming phase of sea weeds 
C. the slow death of coral reefs D. the quick growth of marine mammals 
Question 43: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by ______. 
A. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth 
B. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters 
C. the extinction of species in coastal areas 
D. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean 
Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss? 
A. Global warming and species migration 
B. Effects of global warming on animals and plants 
C. Global warming and possible solutions 
D. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles 
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 from 45 to 54. 
Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, 
study, or reference. The word library comes (45)______ liber, the Latin word for “book”. (46)______, library 
collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections 
that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (47)______ 
audio-visual and online databases. In addition (48)______ maintaining collections within library buildings, 
modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at 
remote sites. 
The central mission of a library (49)______ to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to 
knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be 
passed down to (50)______ generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the 
past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries 
ensure (51)______ the record is preserved and made available for later use. 
People use library resources to gain information about personal (52)______ or to obtain recreational 
materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom 
experiences, to learn (53)______ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study 
habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of 
all cultural institutions, the library (54) ______ information and services that are essential to learning and 
progress. 
 From "Library (institution)" by Richard S. Halsey et al. 
Question 45: A. to B. from C. in D. out 
Question 46: A. However B. Instead C. Therefore D. Despite 
Question 47: A. or else B. but also C. as well D. only if 
Question 48: A. from B. to C. in D. on 
Question 49: A. is B. has C. have D. are 
Question 50: A. success B. successful C. succeeding D. succeed 
Question 51: A. who B. which C. what D. that 
Question 52: A. interests B. attractions C. appeals D. profits 
Question 53: A. talents B. capacities C. abilities D. skills 
Question 54: A. applies B. supplies C. relates D. digests 
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 55 to 64. 
Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little 
space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of 
resources, or from both. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain 
number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food 
and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple 
farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers 
of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food. 
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In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe, 
overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities 
of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and 
agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people 
in metropolitan areas. 
A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural 
productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147 persons 
per sq km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which 
contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe, 
such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These countries practice 
mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of 
living. 
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less 
than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these 
countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a 
consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and 
high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations. 
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many 
poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies 
commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide 
little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small 
have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population 
growth. 
 From "Poverty" by Thomas J. Corbett 
Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1? 
A. Population density B. Simple farming C. Poverty D. Overpopulation 
Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities? 
A. Land area B. Available resources C. Skilled labor D. Farming methods 
Question 57: The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of ______. 
A. resources B. countries C. people D. densities 
Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because ______. 
A. there is lack of mechanization B. there are small numbers of laborers 
C. there is an abundance of resources D. there is no shortage of skilled labor 
Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on ______. 
A. both population density and agricultural productivity 
B. population density in metropolitan areas 
C. its high agricultural productivity 
D. its population density only 
Question 60: The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. 
A. participate in B. look into C. escape from D. give up 
Question 61: The word “infertile” in paragraph 4 probably means ______. 
A. unproductive B. disused C. impossible D. inaccessible 
Question 62: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? 
A. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology. 
B. There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation. 
C. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied. 
D. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities. 
Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries? 
A. High birth rates B. Economic resources 
C. Sufficient financial support D. High-tech facilities 
Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? 
A. High Birth Rate and its Consequences B. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem 
C. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty D. Poverty in Developing Countries 
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SECTION B (2 points) 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence 
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon. 
 Unless _____________________________________________________. 
Question 2: “Would you like to come to my 18th birthday party?” he asked me. 
 He invited __________________________________________________. 
Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one. 
 This new teaching method ____________________________________. 
Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it. 
__________________________________________________.Not until 
Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher’s permission. 
 You should not _____________________________________________. 
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books. Write your 
paragraph on your answer sheet. 
The following prompts might be helpful to you. 
- Widening knowledge 
- Improving language 
- Relaxing 
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