Đề thi thử Tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh năm 2021 - Đề số 5

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1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Câu 1. A. report B. perform C. according D. word Câu 2. A. eliminated B. forced C. worked D. missed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. Câu 3. A. dismiss B. destroy C. discount D. district Câu 4. A. remember B. memorize C. dedicate D. clarify Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Câu 5. Why should we wait any longer? We’ve been told to act once we the governor’s permission. A. received B. will have received C. have received D. will receive Câu 6. Don’t forget to ring me up if any changes in the timetable. A. they are B. it will be C. there will be D. there are Câu 7. Of 30 countries inspected for airline safety, only 17 received a bill of health. A. clear B. clean C. pure D. dirty Câu 8. Solar power is to become the world's largest source of electricity by 2050. A. estimated B. antedated C. anticipated D. awaited Câu 9. The contract includes a 35-cent per hour increase in night shift pay. A. difference B. different C. differential D. differentiate Câu 10. Tom is always blowing his trumpet that he is a qualified electrician, but the truth is quite . A. or else B. instead C. though D. otherwise
2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Câu 21. When I was young and idealistic I believed it was possible to change the world. A. applicable B. energetic C. practical D. thoughtless Câu 22. There is a (n) world of difference between love and marriage. While love belongs to emotion, marriage means a lot of bonds and responsibilities. A. striking similarity B. sharp contrast C. general equivalence D. clear distinction 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. Despite the wealth of information campaigns telling people about global warming and its causes, most people have (23) to realize how severe the problem is. Coming climate changes could alter as much as one third of plant and animal habitats by the end of the 22nd century. These changes could in (24) cause widespread extinctions among plant and animal species around the globe. Coastal and island habitats are perhaps in the greatest danger (25) they face the combined threats of warming oceans and rising sea levels. As habitats change, many animals will come under intense pressure to find more suitable homes for themselves. Mass (26) of at least some animals are certainly to be expected, but the fact remains that many animals will simply not be able to move fast enough. Such dire predictions may sound alarmist, but they are based on the rather moderate estimate that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will double by 2100. Many scientists believe, however, that this figure is actually very conservative, and they claim that a tripling is far more realistic. If they are (27) , the effects on nature will be even more dramatic. (Source: Câu 23. A. hence B. yet C. however D. therefore Câu 24. A. turn B. order C. result D. line Câu 25. A. although B. providing
3. above degree classification. One-third of students were awarded firsts or 2:1s in 1970. Last year it was over two-thirds: 70%. Today’s students are more career-orientated and under pressure to take on extracurricular activities, more responsibilities and work experience to compete in the graduate jobs market. Meeting people, making friends for life and discovering new interests: these are the things that have not changed for students who are following the same route to independence as their parents. (Adapted from Câu 31. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The differences in students’ and their parents’ thought. B. How universities have changed. C. The number of undergraduate students over the years. D. The student experience – then and now. Câu 32. The phrase “footed the bill” in the first paragraph mostly means . A. paid the cost B. lent the money C. offered scholarships D. built the facilities Câu 33. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? A. There are more and more high-school graduates attending universities. B. The life of today’s undergraduates is nearly the same as their parents’. C. Today’s graduates are easier to get a job after universities than their parents. D. Modern students have to work hard after graduating to pay the loans for their study. Câu 34. What does the word “they” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. students B. today’s undergraduates C. parents D. friends Câu 35. The following adjectives are true about today’s students in comparison with their parents, EXCEPT . A. more career-orientated B. more privileged C. more responsible D. more hard-working 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. If you’ve done any traveling at all, you’re likely quite aware that customs and etiquette differ from one culture to another: what may be perfectly innocuous in one place may be hideously offensive in another, and vice-versa. Granted, even if you haven’t traveled at all, you’re probably aware of the fact that certain types of behavior aren’t exactly acceptable in other countries: belching at the table may be a sign of gratitude in some places, but in most areas of North America and Europe, such a display will earn you a fair bit of ire. Whether you plan on traveling to any of the places listed below or just
4. B. Never blow your nose at a Japanese dinner. C. Don’t keep your elbows off the table in Mexico. D. Never eat before the eldest Kenyan man begins his meal. Câu 40. What does the word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. their right wrist B. your left hand C. a higher status D. a sign of respect and deference Câu 41. The word “fortify” in the last paragraph mostly means . A. debilitate B. enervate C. invigorate D. enfeeble Câu 42. According to the last paragraph, what behavior is often seen in Russia? A. turning down an alcohol drink B. smiling at strangers C. asking direct questions D. avoiding handing money directly to the cashier Câu 43. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Europeans are stricter than people in other countries. B. Understanding clients’ customs is an important criterion in doing business. C. Dinning etiquette is the most important one to know about other countries. D. Observing and imitating behavior of the eldest is a wise choice. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Câu 44. You should not have come to class late. A. I'd rather you didn't come to class late. B. I would like you not to be late for class. C. I'd sooner you hadn't come to class late. D. I would prefer that you come to class on time. Câu 45. It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night. A. You shouldn’t have left the windows open last night. B. You left the windows open last night due to your carelessness. C. If you hadn’t been careless, you wouldn’t have left the windows open last night. D. You can’t have left the windows open last night because you were careless. Câu 46. My father likes reading newspaper more than watching TV. A. My father doesn’t like reading newspaper as much as watching TV. B. My father likes watching TV as much as reading newspaper. C. My father doesn’t like watching TV as much as reading newspaper. D. My father likes watching TV more than reading newspaper.