Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2021 - Đề số 4 (Có đáp án)

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1. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTQG MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM 2021 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN 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. species B. invent C. medicine D. tennis Question 2: A. walked B. ended C. started D. wanted 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. scenery B. festival C. atmosphere D. location Question 4: A. parent B. seldom C. unique D. over 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: The shop___helped me to choose a jumper that suited me. A. employee B. assistant C. clerk D. accountant Question 6: John___in convincing his boss to give him the day off. A. achieved B. obtained C. succeeded D. fulfilled Question 7: All births, deaths and marriages are entered in the___records. Most of these records have been computerized in recent years. A. formal B. social C. official D. internal Question 8: As was___observed, there is strong correlation between house prices and inflation. A. closely B. critically C. early D. firmly Question 9: There is some evidence of an improvement in the economy, but be that as it___, there is unlikely to be much change next year. A. can B. may C. should D. could Question 10: The Indian study was carried out in conjunction___an American project. A. to B. from C. with D. of Question 11: Davidson did a___amount of research into earthquake prediction. A. considerate B. considerable C. considerably D. consideration Question 12: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in
2. C. Absolutely D. That’s not entirely true Question 24: Rachel and Mark are at home. - Rachel: “Can I get you something to drink?” - Mark: “___. I’m not thirsty.” A. No, thank you B. Yes pleaseC. You’re welcome D. Thank you 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 25 to 29. The practice of hitting children teaches them to become hitters themselves. Extensive research data is now available to support the direct correlation (25) ___corporal punishment in childhood and violent behavior in the teenage and adult years. Virtually, all of the most dangerous criminals (26) ___regularly threatened and punished in childhood. Punishment gives the message that “might make right” that it is okay to hurt someone smaller and less powerful than you are. The child then feels it is appropriate to mistreat younger or smaller children, and when he becomes an adult, feels little (27) ___for those less fortunate or powerful than he is, and fears those whoare more so. Thus it is difficult for him to find (28) ___friendships. Children learn best through parental modeling. Punishment gives the message that hitting is an appropriate way to express one’s feelings and to solve problems. If the child rarely sees the parents handle anger and solve problems in a creative and positive way, he can never learn how (29) ___that himself. Thus inadequate parenting continues into the next generation. Question 25: A. among B. about C. between D. above Question 26: A. were B. will be C. could be D. might be Question 27: A. jealousy B. compassion C. greediness D. appreciation Question 28: A. meaningless B. meaning C. meaninglessly D. meaningful Question 29: A. to do B. do C. doing D. done 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 30 to 34. Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens would be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education. It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the
3. A. know well all his/ her rights and be ready to grasp his/ her opportunity of success in life B. study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems even since their creation C. understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skills D. move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma Question 34: Which of the following titles would be best for the passage? A. Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States B. The Significant Role of Education in American Citizens’ Careers C. Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions D. Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America 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 42. When you ask a child what they would like to be when they grow up, common responses might include firefighter, pilot, doctor, or athlete. But those jobs don’t capture the attention of all kids. Take Will Shortzas an example. In grade 8, at the age of 14, Will had to write an essay about what he wanted to do with his life. He wrote about his desire to become a puzzle maker - someone who creates games and puzzles, such as sudoku or crossword puzzles. In the same year, he sold his first puzzle to the magazine Venture. By the age of sixteen, Will was regularly contributing puzzles to magazines. In college, Will found that there was no traditional way to study puzzles or become a puzzle maker. There were no classes offered on puzzles. Fortunately, after becoming bored with his economics studies, Will learned that his university offered a special program that allowed students to suggest and create unique fields of study. After creating and completing two courses on word and math puzzles, Will switched his major to enigmatology - the study of puzzles. Will and his professors then created new classes that explored all aspects of puzzle- making. He studied the history, construction, and psychology of puzzles mostly on his own. Because there were no professors of enigmatology, Will realized that he probably was the only student at his university to know more about his field than any of his professors! He did well in school, but upon graduating, Will did not know how to get a job creating puzzles. For summer work, he joined the magazine Penny Press, where he realized that he could
4. D. He designed new puzzles and worked with other puzzle makers. Question 41: The word “fundamental” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to___. A. important B. minor C.sudden D. difficult Question 42: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to___ A. The New York Times B. puzzle C. Will’s change D. reader Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: Will you buy (A) an electric (B) car when they will become (C) cheaper (D)? Question 44: Did (A) someone put fire to (B) the house (C) deliberately (D)? Question 45: It is (A) a nurse’s duty (B) to make (C) the patients feel comfortably (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 46: People believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness. A. It is believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness. B. Jane was believed to fail the test on account of her laziness. C. Jane is believed to fail the test owing to her laziness. D. It was believed that Jane had failed the test due to laziness. Question 47: The noise next door didn’t stop until midnight. A. Not until midnight did the noise next door stopped. B. Hardly had the noise next door stopped than it was midnight. C. It was not until midnight that the noise next door stopped. D. Only when midnight did the noise next door stopped. Question 48: Had he known more about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies. A. Not knowing about the information technology helped him invest in some computer companies. B. He didn’t know much about the information technology and he didn’t invest in any computer companies C. Knowing about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies.