BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn 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 401
Số báo danh: …………………………..
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. expensive B. successful C. important D.musical
Question 2: A. practise B. include C. arrive D. accept
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. clouds B costs C. pains D. farms
Question 4: A. lake B. game C. shape D flat
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 5: Tickets for such events will be typically cheap unless you want seats in the VIP areas.
A. rarely B. normally C. directly D. carefully
Question 6: Peter was very sick until he took the marvelous medicine that Doctor Staples prescribed.
A wonderful B. secret C. attractive D. terrible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: Despite numerous hard pushes, he couldn't make the window open.
A. gentle B. strong C. firm D. plain
Question 8: When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.
A. got emotional B. became furious C. remained calm D. felt anxious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet lo indicate the corrected answer to each other following
questions.
Question 9: It's no good _____ a fuss and arguing over such an unimportant issue.
A. making B. holding C. doing D. getting
Question 10: Health experts strongly advise patients with hypertension to avoid _____ food amounts of fat.
A. contained B containing C. contains D. is contained
Question 11: The graphics of this book are attractive, but its _____ is not original at all.
A content B. chapter C. character D. page
Question 12: If I _____ you, I would spend more time with the children.
A. would be B. were C. will be D. am
Question 13: Bill's mother won't let him go out with his friends _____.
A. when he finished his homework B. after he had finished his homework
C. once he finished his homework D until he has finished his homework
Question 14: Peter is an ambitious man who will never _____ till he gets what he wants.
A. turn down B. give up C. put on D. take back
Question 15: I would like to extend my gratitude to all the staff for their _____ support, without which our
company couldn't have overcome the crisis.
A. unbending B. unfailing C. unmoving D. unfeeling
Question 16: Most women expect _____ more help with the housework from their husbands.
A. to getting B. get C. getting D. to get
Question 17: Having your private life scrutinised closely by the public is regarded as part and _____ of being a
celebrity.
A. package B. post C. packet D. parcel
Question 18: He is often _____ last person to leave the office.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø ( no article)
Question 19: One _____ method for keeping our mind active is doing cross
A. popularity B. popularize C. popularly D popular
Question 20: Mary feels confident about the competition _____ she has been well-prepared for it.
A. because of B. because C. although D. despite
Question 21: Her academic performance has greatly improved since she _____ her study methods.
A. will change B. changed D. would change C. was changing
Question 22: You like the food here, _____?
A won't you B. didn't you C. don't you D. haven't you
Question 23: The whole world is waiting _____ a vaccine against Covid-19.
A. by B. for C. to D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option the best completes the following
exchanges.
Question 24: Jenny and Kathy are arranging to see a new film.
- Jenny: "Why don't you come over and see the new film with me?"
- Kathy: “_____”
A Great! I'd love to. B. Oh, I'm afraid so.
C. You're welcome. D. Wow! I didn't realise that.
Question 25: Helen and Sarah are talking about their school's field trip.
- Helen: "This is the best field trip we've ever had."
- Sarah: "_____” . Everyone enjoyed it to the fullest."
A. I don't think that's a good idea B. I totally disagree
C You're right D Never mind
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
INTERNSHIPS
In many countries going through difficult economic times, job openings for new graduates can be few and far
between. In this competitive environment, relevant work experience can help job seekers stand out from the
crowd, and (26) _____ organisations now offer temporary placements, called internships. The problem with
numerous internships, (27) _____, is that they are unpaid, and this often puts young people off applying for
them.
Employers and interns sometimes come to mutually beneficial arrangements, however. Dinesh Pathan, applying
for an internship with an IT company, negotiated a deal in which he would be given travel (28) _____ only for
two weeks, and then, as long as he could show his marketing work was adding value, he would be paid a wage.
The arrangement worked well: Dinesh had a(n) (29) _____ to work hard, and he ended up feeling "not so much
an intern as a temporary staffer". HR consultant Denise Baker says similar arrangements are common. What is
more, "if interns do well, employers would often rather make them full employees than recruit people (30) _____
they don't know".
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)
Question 26: A. much B. every C. another D many
Question 27: A. instead B. therefore C. moreover D. however
Question 28: A. companions B. restrictions C expenses D. destinations
Question 29: A. profit B. incentive C. persuasion D. promotion
Question 30: A who B. when C. where D. which
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 31 to 35.
Staying in hotels and resorts has been a traditional part of travel since the beginning of mass tourism. But
nowadays, many tourists want a more intimate experience. For this reason, they are choosing to 'go native'. This
often means staying in the kinds of places that local people inhabit. In big cities, you can try staying with the
friend of a friend. You may end up sleeping on the couch or the floor, but the advantages outweigh the
discomfort. The biggest plus is that you'll be staying with a local and seeing the city from a local perspective.
 Another option is house-swapping. Several websites allow you to connect with people who want to trade
living situations. It's usual to exchange emails about favourite places in the city before the swap, meaning you
can have a truly local experience. But of course, you can only do this if you don't mind having strangers staying
in your house.
For the more adventurous, staying in a native structure in an African village or a hut on the water in Vietnam
or Thailand can be real thrill. These might not even include plumbing or electricity, and that is part of the
charm. The experience of dealing with oil lamps and carrying water really gives you a sense of how the people
live..
No matter how unadventurous you feel, you might want to consider crossing hotels off your list. Getting to
know the local way of life is the most valuable part of travel. And what better way is there to do this than staying
where the local people actually live?
(Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. New holiday accommodation trends B. Adventurous holiday activities
C. World heritage sites D. Main tourist attractions in Asia
Question 32: The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to _____
A. resorts B. hotels C. local people D. tourists
Question 33: What is the biggest advantage of tourists' going native?
A It enables them to experience the local lifestyle.
B. It offers them opportunities to make new friends.
C. It is more comfortable than staying in hotels and resorts.
D. It is cheaper than staying in other kinds of accommodation.
Question 34: The word "charm" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____
A. price B. attraction C. safety D. danger
Question 35: Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
A. There are several websites used for house-swapping purposes.
B. Tourists to Thailand prefer staying in a native structure to staying in a hut.
C. Staying with local people is more popular than staying in hotels and resorts.
D. Dealing with oil lamps is the most thrilling experience for tourists to Vietnam.
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 36 to 42.
One day, a middle-aged man asked a taxi to take him to see Chelsea play Arsenal at football. He told the driver
"Stamford Bridge", the name of Chelsea's stadium, but he was delivered instead to the village of Stamford
Bridge in Yorkshire. Of course, he missed the match.
What had happened? With the Sat-Nav system in place, the driver in this story felt he did not need to know
where he was going. He confidently outsourced the job of knowing this information to the Sat-Nav. Using an
Internet search engine takes a broadband user less than a second. And with smartphones at hand, people will be
online almost all of the time.
The same could be true of university education. Today, the average student seems not to value general
knowledge. If asked a factual question, they will usually click on a search engine without a second thought.
Actually knowing the fact and committing it to memory does not seem to be an issue, it's the case with which we
can look it up.
However, general knowledge has never been something that you acquire formally. Instead, we pick it up from all
sorts of sources as we go along, often absorbing facts without realising. The question remains, then: is the
Internet threatening general knowledge? When I put that to Moira Jones, expert in designing IQ tests, she
referred me to the story of the Egyptian god Thoth. It goes like this: Thoth offers writing as a gift to the king of
Egypt, declaring it an "elixir of memory and wisdom." But the king is horrified, and tells him: "This invention
will induce forgetfulness in the souls of those who have learned it, because they will not need to exercise their
memories, being able to rely on what is written."
Who wants to be a millionaire finalist David Swift, responding to the same question, recognises that there was a
problem of young people saying: "I don't need to know that", but he is far more excited about the educational
potential of the Internet. "There is so much more information out there, giving people opportunities to boost their
general knowledge."
After all, the Internet might just help us to forget more and more. But meanwhile, the continuing popularity
popularity of quizzes and game-shows shows us that general knowledge is strong enough to remain.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Deff and Ben Gok)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Age of the Robot? B. Novel Applications of the Sat Nav System
C. New Perspectives on Tertiary Education D. The End of General Knowledge?
Question 37: Why did the middle aged man miss the football match?
A. Because the Sat-Nav in his car was out of order
B. Because the taxi driver was over-dependent on technology
C. Because he did not remember the directions to the stadium
D. Because the search engine in the taxi failed to work
Question 38: The word " outsourced” in paragraph 2 mostly means
A. exchanged B. lessigned C. submitted D. imposed
Question 39: The word "that" in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
B. general B. knowledge C. the Internet D. the question
Question 40: The word "induce" in paragraph 4 mostly means _____.
A. ease B. limit C. promote D. cause
Question 41: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Young people do not seem to bother themselves with memorising factual information.
B. General knowledge tends to have been mainly acquired through formal schooling.
C. The majority of undergraduates are reluctant to look for answers to factual questions online.
D. On being offered the gift of writing, the king of Egypt was hopeful about its potential.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Many universities worldwide have switched to virtual platforms for learning and teaching
B. Moira Jones is not positive about the potential of the Internet in general knowledge acquisition.
C. When it comes to IQ tests, the ability to recall factual information is of little importance.
D. David Swift believes that informal acquisition of knowledge has been overrated these days.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer te indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 43: John's classmates like him since he is friendly, honest, and kindness.
A B C D
Question 44: Richard enjoy taking part in social activities during his summer holiday.
A B C D
Question 45: Public speaking is quite a frightening experience for many people as it can produce a
A B
status of mind similar to panic.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 46: She is more responsible than her brother.
A. She is less responsible than her brother.
B. Her brother is more responsible than she is.
C. She is as responsible as her brother.
D. Her brother isn't as responsible as she is.
Question 47: It is compulsory for the students in this school to wear uniform.
A The students in this school must wear uniform
B. The students in this school can't wear uniform
C. The students in this school may wear uniform.
D. The students in this school needn't wear uniform.
Question 48: "I'm going back to work next week," said Harry.
A. Harry said that he was going back to work the following week.
B. Harry said that I am going back to work next week.
C. Harry said that I was going back to work the following week.
D. Harry said that he was going back to work next week.
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: Online distribution of pirated publications is illegal. Many Internet users still commit the offence.
A. Such is the offence of many Internet users that online distribution of pirated publications is illegal.
B. As long as many Internet users commit the offence, online distribution of pirated publications is illegal.
C. Were online distribution of pirated publications illegal, many Internet users wouldn't commit the offence.
D. Illegal though online distribution of pirated publications is, many Internet users still commit the offence.
Question 50: He lacked commitment to the job. He wasn't considered for promotion.
A. But for his lack of commitment to the job, he would have been considered for promotion.
B. Suppose that he lacked commitment to the job, he wouldn't be considered for promotion.
C. If it had not been for his lack of commitment to the job, he would be considered for promotion.
D. Without his commitment to the job, he would be considered for promotion.
 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn 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 402
Số báo danh: …………………………..
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
Question 1: My mother is often _____ last person to go to bed in my family.
A. a B. Ø (no article) C. the D. an
Question 2: The air quality in this area has improved a lot since that factory _____.
A. was closing B. would close C. closed D. will close
Question 3: The striker had already celebrated the goal, but the _____ decided that he had been offside.
A. examiner B. judge C. referee D. inspector
Question 4: An accomplished chef himself, Ronald is _____ about his use of ingredients and spices, especially
when preparing feasts.
A. creditable B. receptive C. feasible D. particular
Question 5: I'm planning _____ my children to the new amusement park this weekend.
A. taking B. take C. to take D. to taking
Question 6: My aunt excitedly _____ a compliment on the scarf I knitted for her as a birthday present.
A. took B. passed C. paid D. caught
Question 7: Hoi An is famous _____ its ancient architecture.
A. to B. up C. with D. for
Question 8: You will not know who your true friend is _____.
A. after you had had trouble and needed help . B. when you were having trouble and needing help
C. until you have trouble and need help D. as soon as you had trouble and needed help
Question 9: Mrs Carter feels happy _____ her daughter has made good progress in her studies recently.
A. despite B. because C. although D. because of
Question 10: I can't give chapter and _____, but to the best of my knowledge, it's a line from a sonnet by
William Shakespeare.
A. verse B. rhyme C. note D. scene
Question 11: The data _____ from the survey allowed the researchers to gain insights into young people's
attitudes to marriage.
A. obtains B. obtaining C. is obtained D. obtained
Question 12: The job gives you lots of chances to travel abroad; it's certainly a very _____ offer.
A. attract B. attractively C attractive D. attraction
Question 13: If I _____ you, I wouldn't stay up this late.
A. am B. will be C were D. would be
Question 14: The Covid-19 pandemic reminds us to respect doctors and nurses, who _____ others in our society.
A. go on B. call back C. pick up D. care for
Question 15: You often play sports, _____?
A. didn't you B. haven't you C. don't you D. won't you
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 16: A. promise B. destroy C. support D . believe
Question 17: A. habitat B. capital C. calendar D. attraction
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 18: A. mails B. wraps C. paints D. packs
Question 19: A. push B.cut C. hunt D. run
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 20: Having to work to a deadline can be a stressful experience for students.
A. painful B. practical C. relaxing D. tense
Question 21: Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Peter's proposal, but annoyingly
James let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.
A. disclosed the plan B. concealed the plan C. revised the plan D. abandoned the plan
Mark the letter A, B, C, 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: The author mostly writes novels, and he has also published some books of poetry.
A. rarely B. mainly C. partly D. only
Question 23: I invited John to my wedding but he declined, saying that he would be busy.
A. confirmed B. refused C. criticised D. accepted
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: Joe and Linda are planning a night out.
- Joe: “Let's go out for dinner tonight."
- Linda: “_____”.
A. That's a good idea. B. Good luck!
C. Don't worry D. You're welcome.
Question 25: David and Tim are talking about films.
- David: "In my opinion, action films are really exciting."
- Tim:“_____ They always give me thrills."
A. That's wrong. B. I couldn't agree more.
C. What nonsense! D. You shouldn't say that.
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 26: The team's spirits were really low after the first loss, but their morality was improved remarkably
A B C
by the next three consecutive victories.
D
Question 27: In some areas, solar energy is used to light, heat, and cooling houses and buildings.
A B C D
Question 28: My house look more beautiful in spring when the front garden is full of flowers.
A B C D
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 29: It is compulsory for all the students to obey the class rules.
A. All the students must obey the class rules.
B. All the students may obey the class rules.
C. All the students needn't obey the class rules.
D. All the students can't obey the class rules.
Question 30: "I'm going to participate in a volunteer program this summer," said Martha.
A. Martha said that she was going to participate in a volunteer program that summer.
B. Martha said that I was going to participate in a volunteer program this summer.
C. Martha said that I am going to participate in a volunteer program this summer.
D. Martha said that she is going to participate in a volunteer program that summer.
Question 31: Mary is more intelligent than her brother.
A. Mary's brother is more intelligent than she is.
B. Mary is less intelligent than her brother.
C. Mary isn't as intelligent as her brother.
D. Mary's brother isn't as intelligent as she is.
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 32: The Internet connection was not stable. The teacher couldn't conduct the online lesson successfully
A. Suppose that the Internet connection hadn't been stable, the teacher could conduct the online lesson
successfully.
B. Without the stable Internet connection, the teacher could conduct the online lesson successfully.
C. If the Internet connection had been unstable, the teacher could have conducted the online lesson successfully.
D. But for the unstable Internet connection, the teacher could have conducted the online lesson successfully.
Question 33: Body shaming is hurtful. Many people enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
A. Such is many people's enjoyment in making fun of others' appearance that body shaming is less
hurtful.
B Hurtful though body shaming is, many people enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
C. Body shaming is hurtful in order that many people enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
D. Were body shaming hurtful, many people wouldn't enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
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 34 to 38.
YOUR ONLINE IDENTITY
Presenting yourself in the best possible light to a prospective employer is what job applications are all about.
(34) _____ when you put together a compelling CV, write your concise covering letter and check your Linkedin
profile, you might also want to 'Google' yourself and see what comes up, because increasingly that's what
employers are doing. Your online identity, in (35) _____ your Facebook profile, could in fact be considered the
ultimate CV- a personal, honest and spontaneous description of how you see yourself and how those (36) _____
know you see you.
That's not to say that a potential employer is necessarily going to disapprove of your silly behaviors on a night
out with friends, indeed, they might be looking for an extrovert character. But it does mean they will be
examining your real interests and motivations and mining (37) _____ sites for clues to your true character. So if
you say in your CV that you're a motivated, loyal team player and then criticize your employer to friends on
Facebook, that's probably not going to go (38) _____ Try Googling yourself and then ask: "Would you hire
you?"
(Adapted from Keynote by Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson and Lewis Lansford)
Question 34: A. Till B. or C. Nor D. So
Question 35: A. particular B. short C. all D. general
Question 36: A. what B who C. which D. where
Question 37: A. every B. each C. much D. such
Question 38: A. unchanged B. unjustified C. unnoticed D. unattended
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 39 to 43.
Most of us have taken a selfie at one time or another, be it a photo of ourselves in a beautiful place, during a
performance by our favourite band, or on a memorable night out with friends. But today, more and more people
are putting their lives at risk in an attempt to get the most shocking pictures to share on social media. In several
cases, this action has had disastrous consequences.
Take, for example, the Spaniard who was killed by a bull while he was taking a selfie during the annual bull run
in a village near his hometown, or the Singaporean tourist who died when he fell from cliffs on the coast of Bali.
Such incidents have led to the death toll from selfie-related incidents reaching double figures for the first time in
2015, overtaking the number of victims of shark attacks.
Despite the risks, social media is full of pictures featuring near misses that could have been fatal under other
circumstances. Under the caption 'Most dangerous selfie ever', a woman posing at a stadium can be seen
narrowly avoiding being hit in the head by a baseball approaching her. Yet the photo has received thousands of
'likes', and the comments below it suggest that this behaviour is something to be admired.
In response to the increasing threat posed by the selfie, the authorities have started to take action. The Russian
Interior Ministry, for instance, has launched a public education campaign advising selfie-takers against balancing
on dangerous surfaces or posing with their pets, among other things. But if instructions like this are really
necessary, then perhaps it is about time we asked ourselves which is more important, a 'like' or a life?
(Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Question 39: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Posing with Animals B. Dying for a Selfie
C. A Ban on Selfie-taking D. Positive Trends in Photography
Question 40: According to paragraph 1, selfie-takers try to get shocking pictures mainly to ___.
A. upset other people B. share them with others
C. have lovely memories with friends D. show off their beautiful lives
Question 41: The word "overtaking" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___.
A. dealing with B. becoming greater than
C. competing with D. becoming better than
Question 42: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ____
A. the photo B. the head C. a baseball D. a stadium
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Taking a selfie with pets is considered the most dangerous.
B. Pictures of near misses are popular on social media.
C. Action has been taken to warn selfie-takers against dangerous situations.
D. There was an increase in the number of selfie-related deaths in 2015.
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.
One day, a middle-aged man asked a taxi to take him to see Chelsea play Arsenal at football. He told the driver
"Stamford Bridge", the name of Chelsea's stadium, but he was delivered instead to the village of Stamford
Bridge in Yorkshire. Of course, he missed the match.
What had happened? With the Sat-Nay system in place, the driver in this story felt he did not need to know
where he was going. He confidently outsourced the job of knowing this information to the Sat-Nav. Using an
Internet search engine takes a broadband user less than a second. And with smartphones at hand, people will be
online almost all of the time.
The same could be true of university education. Today, the average student seems not to value general
knowledge. If asked a factual question, they will usually click on a search engine without a second thought.
Actually knowing the fact and committing it to memory does not seem to be an issue, it's the ease with which we
can look it up.
However, general knowledge has never been something that you acquire formally. Instead, we pick it up from all
sorts of sources as we go along, often absorbing facts without realising. The question remains, then: is the
Internet threatening general knowledge? When I put that to Moira Jones, expert in designing IQ tests, she
referred me to the story of the Egyptian god Thoth. It goes like this: Thoth offers writing as a gift to the king of
Egypt, declaring it an "elixir of memory and wisdom." But the king is horrified, and tells him: "This invention
will induce forgetfulness in the souls of those who have learned it, because they will not need to exercise their
memories, being able to rely on what is written."
Who wants to be a millionaire finalist David Swift, responding to the same question, recognises that there was a
problem of young people saying: "I don't need to know that", but he is far more excited about the educational
potential of the Internet. "There is so much more information out there, giving people opportunities to boost their
general knowledge."
After all, the Internet might just help us to forget more and more. But meanwhile, the continuing popularity of
quizzes and game-shows shows us that general knowledge is strong enough to remain.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Age of the Robot? B. Novel Applications of the Sat-Nav System
C. The End of General Knowledge? D. New Perspectives on Tertiary Education
Question 45: Why did the middle-aged man miss the football match?
A. Because the search engine in the taxi failed to work
B. Because the taxi driver was over-dependent on technology
C. Because he did not remember the directions to the stadium
D. Because the Sat-Nav in his car was out of order
Question 46: The word "outsourced" in paragraph 2 mostly means____
A. exchanged B. submitted C. imposed D. assigned
Question 47: The word "that" in paragraph 4 refers to ___
A. the Internet B. the question C. the story D. general knowledge
Question 48: The word "induce" in paragraph 4 mostly means ____
A. limit B. ease C. promote D. cause
Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A Young people do not seem to bother themselves with memorising factual information.
B. The majority of undergraduates are reluctant to look for answers to factual questions online.
C. General knowledge tends to have been mainly acquired through formal schooling.
D. On being offered the gift of writing, the king of Egypt was hopeful about its potential.
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Many universities worldwide have switched to virtual platforms for learning and teaching.
B. Moira Jones is not positive about the potential of the Internet in general knowledge acquisition
C. When it comes to IQ tests, the ability to recall factual information is of little importance.
D. David Swift believes that informal acquisition of knowledge has been overrated these days.
 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn 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 403
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. lick B. bride C. prize D. slice
Question 2: A. brings B. trains C. talks D. clears
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. consider B. discover C. imagine D. decorate
Question 4: A. beauty B. success C. album D. question
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: When I suggested he was mistaken, Mark got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room
A. felt anxious B. got emotional C. became furious D . remained calm
Question 6: With so many bruises over the body, it is obvious that the child has had a bad fall.
A. unfair B. unclear C. known D. correct
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 7: The new movie was a big hit as tickets for most of the showings were sold out.
A. beat B. failure C. success D. threat
Question 8: Being a wise politician, Mr. Brown tends to reserve his judgements till he knows all the facts.
A. benefits B. bookings C. appearances D. decisions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option the best completes the following
exchanges.
Question 9: Pat and Sam are talking about doing exercise.
- Pat: "I don't think we should exercise late at night."
- Sam: “_____. This increases our heartbeats and makes it harder to sleep."
A. You can do it again B. I disagree with you
C. You're right D. It's not true
Question 10: Anna is talking to Mark after their school's talent contest.
- Anna: "So, you are the winner. Congratulations!"
- Mark: “_____”
A. You're welcome. B. No problem.
C. Not at all. D. Thank you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 11: You often drive to work, _____ ?
A. don't you B. didn't you C. won't you D. haven't you
Question 12: Having your private life splashed across the front pages of newspapers and glossy magazines is part
and _____ of being a celebrity.
A. package B. parcel C. packet D. post
Question 13: Sometimes it can be really _____ to go hiking alone in the forest.
A. dangerously B. danger C. endanger D. dangerous
Question 14: Instead of reading stories from books, Michelle's father usually _____ stories to lull her to sleep
A. turns off B. makes up C. takes after D. gets on
Question 15: Mary has been financially independent since she _____ to work.
A. went out B. will go out C. was going out D. would go out
Question 16: Many animal species are under threat of extinction _____ widespread deforestation.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
Question 17: Mr. Smith is often _____ first person to come to the office in the morning.
A. the B. an C. a D. ∅ (no article)
Question 18: Experts agree that too hard workouts may _____ more harm than good.
A. do B. set C. hold D. make
Question 19: Tom doesn't mind _____ his father mend things around the house.
A. help B. helping C.to help D. to helping
Question 20: If I _____ you, I would take the doctor's advice.
A. were B. are C. had been D. will be
Question 21: Dubai is famous _____ its exciting nightlife.
A. to B. with C. on D. for
Question 22: The director extended his gratitude to all the staff for their _____ support, without which the
company couldn't have overcome its difficult time.
A. unmoving B. unbending C. unfailing D. unfeeling
Question 23: Even little things like turning off the lights when not in use can make a difference to the amount of
electricity _____.
A. is consuming B. consuming C. consumed D. is consumed
Question 24: Thousands of _____ packed into the stadium to support their team in the final match.
A. viewers B. audiences C. witnesses D. spectators
Question 25: He won't understand what the responsibilities of a father are _____
A. until he has his first child B. after he had had his first child
C. as soon as he had his first child D. once he had his first child
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Social networking sites are now estimated to have over 700 million users worldwide. As users can create their
own profiles, you might expect them to portray themselves in the best possible light. When putting up a profile,
it would be (26) _____ for them to present flattering images, choose sophisticated and discerning interests, and
carefully express their thoughts to appear more intelligent than in real life. (27) _____, according to a recent
study conducted on 250 Facebook users, this is not the case. Far from being idealised versions of themselves,
most users' profiles (28) _____ closely to what they are really like and show their true personalities including
their both psychological weaknesses and natural physical flaws.
It's not entirely clear why online profiles depict users' personalities so accurately. It could be that users want to
portray themselves as they really are, or that people attempt to present an ideal image of themselves but fail to do
so. One thing seems clear: social networking sites can in no way be considered a false online world (29) _____ is
idealised and removed from reality; rather, they are simply (30) _____ way in which people choose to interact
with each other.
(Adapted from English Child by Adria Dedrand Ben Goldstein)
Question 26: A. controversial B. exceptional C. believable D. reasonable
Question 27: A. Besides B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. However
Question 28: A. conform B. comply C. abide D. follow
Question 29: A. that B. who C. where D. when
Question 30: A. other B. another C. few D. many
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 31 to 35.
For many years, schoolchildren in the US have been taken on 'field trips’ to cultural institutions and
historical sites. Despite these trips involving some expense and disruption to class timetables, educators arrange
them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach economically useful skills, but also to produce civilised
young people who appreciate the arts and culture.
However, there have been increasing signs in recent years that the attitude towards field trips is
changing, with a significant decrease in the number of tours organised for school groups. A survey carried out by
a group of school administrators found that over half the schools they asked had decided to cancel trips planned
for the next academic year.
So what are the reasons for this change? The most obvious one is the issue of finance. Because there are
increasing demands on their funds, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to spend the limited
money they have. Field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by many as a luxury. A large
number of school heads also consider days spent away from school a waste of time, believing that the only
worthwhile use of students' time is spent preparing for exams in the classroom.
But why should anybody worry if schoolchildren go on fewer trips? Those that believe this is a negative
development in education would say that cultural field trips contribute to the development of students into well-
educated adults who have a healthy interest in history and the arts. Researchers warn that if schools cut field
trips, then valuable opportunities to broaden and enrich children's learning experiences are lost.
(Adapted from Bow Bower by Helen Chilion, Sheila Digita, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Positive changes in American schools B. Valuable academic learning experiences
C. New trends in educational development D. Field trips for schoolchildren
Question 32: According to paragraph 1, educators believe that through field trips, children can _____
A. practise some outdoor activities B. enjoy their time at school
C. learn to value the arts and culture D. develop economically useful skills only
Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. school administrators B. the schools
C. field trips D. school groups
Question 34: The phrase "a luxury" in paragraph 3 mostly describes something which is _____
A difficult and important B. new and common
C. expensive but not essential D. cheap but comfortable
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The number of field trips organised for school groups is growing
B. Cutting field trips may mean fewer opportunities for students' cultural learning.
C. Most school heads find it not worthwhile for students to spend time preparing for exams.
D. Schools no longer have to pay for their students' field trips.
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 36 to 42.
"I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970," says Richard Perez with noticeable glee.
He can afford to be smug. He lives "off-grid" - unconnected to the power grid and the water, gas and sewerage
supplies that most people in the world rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals
with his own waste disposal - and he prefers it that way. "There are times when the grid blacks out," he says. "I
really like the security of having my own electricity company."
Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now
approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that Perez says has been
increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people who live off-grid, self-sufficiency
means guilt-free energy consumption and peace of mind. "It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy that
is not from fossil fuels," says Suzanne Galant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area in Wales. "And if
something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves." Now even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if
not all of their own power needs. So is energy freedom an eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life?
Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind or hydro power.
But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby river or stream, that might prove
prohibitively expensive!
 There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to get the
energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done, and without giving up a 21-
century lifestyle: "I have got five personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave, a
convection oven, vacuum cleaners - you name it," says Perez "There is an external beam antenna on the roof for
the phone and a satellite dish for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five
days. I have too much electricity." Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth aiming for.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Unplugging from the Grid B. No Water, No Life!
C. A Day in the Life of an 'Off-gridder' D. Living without Electricity
Question 37: The phrase "blacks out" in paragraph 1 mostly means _____.
A. serves many purposes B. fails to work
C. has no functions D. is able to run
Question 38: According to paragraph 1. Richard Perez has managed to _____.
A. provide energy for people in his neighborhood B. save a lot of money with his own company
C. stay independent of certain public utilities D. pay off his electricity bills since 1970
Question 39: The word "pipe-dream" in paragraph 2 mostly means _____.
A. a terrible situation B. an impractical hope C. a promising vision D. a real nightmare
Question 40: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. being a pioneer B. giving up a 21st century lifestyle
C. being off-grid D. getting the energy
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The number of 'off-gridders' in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.
B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity
C. ‘Off-gridders' enjoy not doing harm to the environment.
D. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people.
B. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.
C. Many ‘off-gridders' have made a fortune selling their own electricity.
D. Most people living in temperate regions are against the idea of living off-grid.
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 43: Tom is more ambitious than his elder sister.
A. Tom is as ambitious as his elder sister.
B. Tom's elder sister is more ambitious than he is.
C. Tom's elder sister is not as ambitious as he is.
D. Tom is less ambitious than his elder sister.
Question 44: It is compulsory for all the students to finish their class work before going home.
A. All the students needn't finish their class work before going home.
B. All the students must finish their class work before going home.
C. All the students may finish their class work before going home.
D. All the students can't finish their class work before going home.
Question 45: "I'm going to have a job interview tomorrow," said Paul.
A. Paul said that I am going to have a job interview tomorrow.
B. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview the following day.
C. Paul said that I was going to have a job interview the following day.
D. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview tomorrow.
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 46: My mother always give me a big hug before I go to school in the morning.
 A B C D
Question 47: Reading books, listening to music, and play sports are among the most popular leisure activities.
A B C D
Question 48: One necessary preventive measure to be taken is that the public should be on the outlook for
A B C D
symptoms of the disease.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Some mobile applications are very tempting. They may expose users to identity theft.
A. So tempting are some mobile applications that they limit users' exposure to identity theft.
B. Tempting though some mobile applications are, they may expose users to identity theft.
C. It is the temptation of identity theft that exposes users to some mobile applications.
D. Not only is identity theft tempting, it also exposes users to some mobile applications.
Question 50: The English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19. This was thanks to the efforts of
the Vietnamese medical staff.
A. If the English patient had made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff would
have made efforts.
B. But for the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't have made a miraculous
recovery from Covid-19.
C. Without the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't make a miraculous recovery
from Covid-19.
D. Suppose that the English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff
would make efforts.
 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn 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 404
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. fold B. score C. close D. phone
Question 2: A. warms B. reads C. starts D. rings
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. ambition B. balcony C. furniture D. customer
Question 4: A. hobby B. luggage C. market D machine
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: It's necessary to listen to opinions that are _____ from ours.
A difference B differently C. differ D. different
Question 6: Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now they have
_____ it.
A. looked after B. gone off C. filled in D. got on
Question 7: You often walk to school, _____?
A. won't you B. didn't you C. haven't you D. don't you
Question 8: A fashionista herself, Helena is _____ about her clothes, especially when making
her appearance in public.
A. receptive B creditable C. particular D. feasible
Question 9: Polar bears are in danger of going extinct _____ climate change.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
Question 10: The city has changed a lot since I last _____ it.
A. visited B. would visit C. will visit D visit
Question 11: I can't give chapter and _____, but to the best of my knowledge, it's a line from
“Romeo and Juliet".
A. rhyme B. scene C. verse D. note
Question 12: Fathers can _____ a good example to their children by helping with the
household chores.
A. set B. hold C raise D. follow
Question 13: The football team has waited _____ the championship for 30 years.
A about B. up C. for D. to
Question 14: If I _____ you, I wouldn't go out in this weather
A. am B. had been C were D. will be
Question 15: My mother is often _____ first person to get up in the family.
A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. an
Question 16: The local shop deals in many kinds of hair products _____ from reasonably
priced shampoos to rather expensive dyes.
A. ranging B. are ranged C. range D. are ranging
Question 17: My daughter sometimes practises _____ English with her friends after school.
A. to speaking B. to speak C speak D. speaking
Question 18: You may not see how important your family is _____.
A. after you had lived far from home B. when you were living far from home
C. until you live far from home D. as soon as you lived far from home
Question 19: Applications for admission to this university are not processed without a high
school _____.
A. diploma B. paper C. licence D. résumé
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 20: Gini and Adrian are talking about a book they have read lately.
- Gini: "That wasn't an interesting book."
- Adrian:"_____. I couldn't go further than chapter 2.”
A. I think it will get better and better B. Yes, it gave me much information
C. You can say that again D. No, it was fascinating
Question 21: Dave is talking to Hannah after their school's English speaking contest.
- Dave: "Congratulations! You've given a great performance."
- Hannah: “_____”
A. It's nice of you to say so. B. Me neither.
C. I'm sorry to hear that. D. No, don't worry.
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: Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Alex's proposal,
but annoyingly Jim let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.
A. abandoned the plan B. concealed the plan
C. revised the plan D. disclosed the plan
Question 23: The internal structure of the ancient palace is complicated like that of a maze.
A. simple B. complex C. attractive D. narrow
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 24: The beautiful sandy beach with a lot of sunshine and good foods made his
holiday complete.
A. terrible B. normal C. serious D. perfect
Question 25: The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for this
position.
A. arrange B. satisfy C. establish D. produce
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 26 to 30.
TEENAGERS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
In many countries, there is a widespread perception that teenagers' lives nowadays are
dominated by technology. However, the information (26) _____ was gathered in a recent
study of Australian teenagers' use of and attitudes towards technology suggests that this view
doesn't reflect the reality of their everyday existence. The research by academics from the
University of Canberra in Australia found that, while most teenagers had ready access to
home computers, mobile phones and (27) _____ electronic devices, they generally spent
more time on traditional (28) _____ such as talking to family and friends, doing homework,
and enjoying hobbies and sports than on using technology. Accessing social media and
playing computer games ranked as low as ninth and tenth respectively among the ten most
common after-school activities.
can be doing Fifteen-year-old Laura Edmonds is one of the teenagers surveyed. She admits to
being very (29) _____ to her smartphone and makes full use of various apps (30) _____ if she
needs to unwind after a hard day at school, she tends to "hang out with my friends, listen to
music or chat with my mum and dad".
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)
Question 26: A. when B. which C where D. who
Question 27: A. one B. every C. other D. another
Question 28: A. operations B. pursuits C. events D. incidents
Question 29: A. enclosed B. attached C. related D conformed
Question 30: A. nor B. till C. like D. but
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 31 to 35.
More and more young people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and
starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from
university and starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race.
Most students see the time as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many
foreign places as possible appeals greatly.
A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidize their
travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while
travelling For example, they may work on local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not
only earn some money, but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some
understanding of their culture.
There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may
decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make
their career, such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing
to work with a charity which arranges voluntary work in various parts of the world. The
projects provide hands-on experience of a very varied nature, from teaching to helping build
roads or dams.
The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit greatly from encountering
new and varied experiences and from communication with a wide range of people. Perhaps
most importantly, gap-year students have to learn to stand on their own two feet.
(Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca Mok)
Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Working for Life B. Taking Time Out
C. Studying Overseas D. Contributing to the Community
Question 32: The word “subsidize" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _
A. ask for B. pay for C. work for D. apply for
Question 33: The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to _
A. local farms B. local hotels C. local people D. gap-year students
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A The number of students taking a gap year between high school and university is falling.
B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get experience.
C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel.
D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university.
Question 35: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of
students' taking a gap year?
A. They learn how to become independent.
B. They receive practical training for their future careers.
C. They have an opportunity to meet local people.
D. They earn money to support their further studies.
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 36 to 42.
“I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970," says Richard Perez with
noticeable glee. He can afford to be smug. He lives "off-grid” – unconnected to the power
grid and the water, gas and sewerage supplies that most people in the world rely on. He
generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals with his own waste disposal -
and he prefers it that way. "There are times when the grid blacks out," he says. “I really like
the security of having my own electricity company."
Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now
approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that
Perez says has been increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people
who live off-grid, self-sufficiency means guilt-free energy consumption and peace of mind.
“It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy that is not from fossil fuels," says Suzanne
Galant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area in Wales. "And if something goes wrong, we
can fix it ourselves.” Now even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if not all of
their own power needs. So is energy freedom an eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life?
Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind or
hydropower. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby
river or stream, that might prove prohibitively expensive!
There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to
get the energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done, and
without giving up a 21st century lifestyle: “I have got five personal computers, two laser
scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave, a convection oven, vacuum cleaners - you name
it," says Perez. “There is an external beam antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite
dish for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five days. I
have too much electricity.” Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth
aiming for.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. No Water, No Life! B. Living without Electricity
C. A Day in the Life of an 'Off-gridder’ D. Unplugging from the Grid
Question 37: The phrase "blacks out" in paragraph 1 mostly means ___.
A. serves many purposes B. has no functions
C. fails to work D. is able to run
Question 38: According to paragraph 1, Richard Perez has managed to ___.
A. pay off his electricity bills since 1970
B. provide energy for people in his neighborhood
C. save a lot of money with his own company
D. stay independent of certain public utilities
Question 39: The word "pipe-dream" in paragraph 2 mostly means ____.
A. an impractical hope B. a promising vision
C. a real nightmare D. a terrible situation
Question 40: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. being a pioneer B. being off-grid
C. giving up a 21st century lifestyle D. getting the energy
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.
B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity.
C. 'Off-gridders' enjoy not doing harm to the environment.
D. The number of off-gridders' in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Many off-gridders' have made a fortune selling their own electricity.
B. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people.
C. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.
D. Most people living in temperate regions are against the idea of living off-grid.
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 43: Single-use plastic products are convenient. They are detrimental to the
environment.
A. It is their detriment to the environment that makes single-use plastic products convenient.
B. Convenient though single-use plastic products are, they are detrimental to the environment.
C. Not only are single-use plastic products convenient, they are also detrimental to the
environment.
D. Were single-use plastic products convenient, they would be detrimental to the
environment.
Question 44: There were unexpected twists in the movie. It was so fascinating.
A. If there had been unexpected twists in the movie, it would have been so fascinating.
B. But for the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't have been so fascinating.
C. Without the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't be so fascinating.
D. Suppose that there were unexpected twists in the movie, it would be so fascinating.
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 45: Peter is more successful than his sister.
A. Peter is as successful as his sister.
B. Peter's sister is more successful than he is.
C. Peter is less successful than his sister.
D. Peter's sister is not as successful as he is.
Question 46: “I'm going on a picnic tomorrow," he said.
A. He said that he was going on a picnic the following day.
B. He said that I was going on a picnic tomorrow.
C. He said that he was going on a picnic tomorrow.
D. He said that I am going on a picnic the following day.
Question 47: It is compulsory for all the students to hand in their assignments on time.
A. All the students must hand in their assignments on time.
B. All the students can't hand in their assignments on time.
C. All the students may hand in their assignments on time.
D. All the students needn't hand in their assignments on time.
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 48: Protective gear for firefighters is supposed to be made of inflammable materials
A B
so as to eliminate the risk of fire.
C D
Question 49: It always take parents a lot of time and patience to bring up their children.
A B C D
Question 50: The company is looking for a candidate who is honest, hard-working, and
A B C
responsibility.
D