Đề thi thử tốt nghiệp THPT QG môn Tiếng Anh năm 2020

Câu 1:

A. culture

B. institution

C. student

D. university

Câu 2:

Choose the word that has different pronunciation: arrives, jumps, follows, rains.

A. arrives

B. jumps

C. follows

D. rains

Câu 3:

A. recommend

B. entertain

C. disappear

D. fortunate

Câu 4:

Choose the word that has different primary stress: student, between, listen, blackboard.

A. student

B. between

C. listen

D. blackboard

Câu 5:

A. because of

B. because

C. despite

D. although

Câu 6:

Good students aren't ________ intelligent students. com

A. necessary

B. necessity

C. necessarily

D. unnecessary

Câu 7:

We are raising funds for people with visual _______ in the city.

A. impairments

B. failures

C. damages

D. breakages

Câu 8:

I'm sure you'll have no difficulty _______ the exam.

A. passed

B. to pass

C. passing

D. pass

Câu 9:

On our trip to Italy, we crossed ______ Atlantic Ocean.

A. the

B. an

C. a

D. x

Câu 10:

We should participate in the movements _________ to conserve the natural environment.

A. organized

B. which organize

C. to organize

D. organizing

Câu 11:

Unfortunately, his company closed down because it couldn't keep pace _______ modem technology.

A. on

B. with

C. of

D. up

Câu 12:

She likes reading books and magazines ________ the library.

A. on

B. at

C. from

D. in

Câu 13:

The local clubs are making every ________ to interest more young people.

A. donation

B. fund

C. volunteer

D. effort

Câu 14:

If the bride's father _________ the car, she would be at the church now.

A. would have

B. will have

C. had

D. has

Câu 15:

It is impossible for him to be financially independent at such an early age, ________?

A. doesn't he

B. does he

C. isn't it

D. is it

Câu 16:

It's oddest that _______ he feels, the more efficiently he works.

A. the more stressed

B. the most stressed

C. the more stress

D. the most stress

Câu 17:

We're best friends as we have a _________ interest in music.

A. passion

B. passionate

C. passionless

D. passionately

Câu 18:

Many students _________ home for their holidays for the past few weeks.

A. goes

B. has gone

C. have gone

D. had gone

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 19:

A. kind

B. wealthy

C. comfortable

D. broke

Câu 20:

The student service center will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. (underlined words CLOSET in meaning with)

A. help

B. make

C. employ

D. allow

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

Câu 21:

A. have enough skills and abilities for someone to employ you

B. not have a job that provides money

C. have enough skills and abilities

D. have a job working for a company or another person

Câu 22:

The library reduced the number of print newspapers and magazines that they used to subscribe to. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)

A. increased

B. decreased

C. fluctuate

D. rose

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.

Câu 23:

A. Try your best, Mary.

B. You can borrow books from the library.

C. You mean the podcasts from other students?

D. I like it that you understand.

Câu 24:

- Mai: "How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!". - Nam: "___________.”

A. Thanks for your compliment.

B. I know it's fashionable.

C. Yes, of course.

D. Do you want to know where I bought them?

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.

Câu 25:

A. cultural

B. been designated

C. history

D. have

Câu 26:

Many nations protect endangered species by forbidding hunting, to restrict land development and creating preserves. (underlined part that needs correction)

A. protect

B. and creating

C. by forbidding

D. to restrict

Câu 27:

A large number of entries has updated in the latest edition of the encyclopedia recently. (underlined part that needs correction)

A. large

B. recently

C. has updated

D. of

Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (28) _______ are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each generation has its own six generations living in the United States: The Greatest Generation, Silent generation gap for these feelings. 

            There are (29) ________ unique set of characteristics and norms. (30) _______, the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are (31) _________ by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It is no wonder that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other. 

            Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that exist between (32) _________ from different generations. So, what causes these differences? 

Câu 28:

(28) ______

A. which

B. what

C. whom

D. who

Câu 29:

(29) ______

A. currently

B. contemporarily

C. apparently

D. approximately

Câu 30:

(30) ______

A. Accordingly

B. For example

C. Such a

D. However

Câu 31:

(31) ______

A. characteristic

B. characteristically

C. characterized

D. characterize

Câu 32:

(32) ______

A. persons

B. human beings

C. members

D. individuals

A pilot cannot fly a plane by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. Radar sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off the objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and the objects. The word “radaro: in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging?. 'Ranging' is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.

Câu 33:

What is the main topic of the passage?

A. types of ranging

B. alternatives to radar

C. the nature of radar

D. history of radar

Câu 34:

The word 'dense' in line 2 could be replaced by _________.

A. dark

B. thick

C. cold

D. wet

Câu 35:

The word 'it' in line 7 refers to _______.

A. light

B. a short burst

C. a radio wave

D. a radar set

Câu 36:

Which types of waves does radar use?

A. radio

B. light

C. sound

D. heat

Câu 37:

The way radar works is compared to ________.

A. the eyesight in dense fog

B. the echo of sound against the walls

C. a burst of the river banks

D. the depth of a cave

Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they grow up. Today, equality of the sexes is largely mandated by public policy and law. However, old-fashioned ideas and a lot of prejudice are still part of our culture and present challenging questions for parents.    

            Gender stereotypes are rigid ideas about how boys and girls should behave. We all know what these stereotypes are: A “feminine” girl should be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking. A "masculine" boy should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive. How are American University of Washington, D.C., boys and girls are often treated differently in the classroom. They found out that when boys speak, teachers usually offer constructive comments, when girls speak, teachers tend to focus on the behaviour. It's more important how the girls act rather than what they say. 

            The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. For example, few people would give pink baby's clothes to a boy or a blue blanket to a girl. Later, many of us give girls dolls and miniature kitchenware, while boys receive action figures and construction sets. There's nothing wrong with that. The problem arises when certain activities are deemed appropriate for one sex but not the other. According to Heather J. Nicholson, Ph.D., director of the National Resource Centre for Girls, Inc., this kind of practice prevents boys and girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives. 

            "The fact is," says Nicholson, "that society functions as a kind of sorting machine regarding gender. In a recent survey, fifty-eight percent of eighth-grade girls but only six percent of boys earned money caring for younger children. On the other hand, twenty-seven percent of boys but only three percent of girls earned money doing lawn work". If we are serious about educating a generation to be good workers and parents, we need to eliminate such stereotypes as those mentioned previously. 

            Gender stereotypes inevitably are passed to our children. However, by becoming aware of the messages our children receive, we can help them develop ways to overcome these incorrect ideas. To counteract these ideas, parents can look for ways to challenge and support their children, and to encourage confidence in ways that go beyond what society's fixed ideas about differences of sexes. 

Câu 38:

Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A. The role of culture in the behavior of different genders.

B. Different prejudice about how girls and boys should behave and be treated.

C. Deep-seated stereotypes about genders and their effects.

D. The influence of education and society on gender stereotypes.

Câu 39:

According to the second passage, David and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, D.C found that _______.

A. schoolboys and schoolgirls are treated equally in the classroom

B. teachers often concentrate on boys' behavior and girls' manners

C. boys are commented usefully whereas girls are paid attention to behaviour

D. girls are taught to be insecure, accommodating and illogical while boys are strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive

Câu 40:

What does the word "that" in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. The differences between boys and girls begin at birth and continue throughout childhood.

B. People often give pink clothes to a boy and a blue blanket to a girl.

C. Many people give girls dolls and miniature kitchen and boys receive action figures and construction sets when they were born.

D. People give different genders of children distinct kinds of presents or clothes.

Câu 41:

The word "deemed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. supposed

B. designed

C. established

D. celebrated

Câu 42:

According to the passage, which of the following is UNTRUE about gender stereotypes?

A. Its beneficial for children to practice fundamental skills if they are treated unequally quite early.

B. Children are differently treated not only at homes but also at schools.

C. Male and female children are expected to behave the same as what adults think they should.

D. The distinctions in treatment to boys and girls commence when they were given birth. 

Câu 43:

The result of a recent survey showed that the number of girls at the age of eight paid for babysitting was _______.

A. 6%

B. 3%

C. 58%

D. 27%

Câu 44:

The word "counteract" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _________.

A. frustrate

B. promote

C. inspire

D. encourage

Câu 45:

What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Society functions often categorize jobs regardless genders.

B. Teachers and parents have to join hands to encourage children's confidence in social activities.

C. The problems males and females get when they are adults may originate from gender stereotypes.

D. Parents are able to help reduce the influence of gender stereotypes on their children.

Câu 46:

A. Helen's boss earns as much as she does.

B. Helen doesn't earn as much money as her boss.

C. Helen's boss earns less money than she does.

D. Helen earns more money than her boss.

Câu 47:

John is not here, perhaps he is ill.

A. John must be ill, so he is not here.

B. John might be ill, so he is not here.

C. John needn't be here because he is ill.

D. Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here.

Câu 48:

Cindy said that "I haven't seen John since last month.”

A. Cindy said she hasn't seen John since last month.

B. Cindy said she wasn't seen John since the previous month.

C. Cindy said she hadn't seen John since the previous month.

D. Cindy said I hadn't seen John since the previous month. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Câu 49:

A. Only after Harry had packed his luggage, did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.

B. Packing his luggage, Harry loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.

C. Not until had Harry packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.

D. No sooner had Harry packed his luggage when he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.

Câu 50:

She wasn't wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.

A. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.

B. If she hadn't been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't have been injured.

C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't be injured.

D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn't have been injured.