SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021

HẢI DƯƠNG 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
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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.
Question 1: A. inspired B. subscribed C. finished D. welcomed
Question 2: A. lunch B. fun C. much D. push
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. comment B. provide C. offer D. measure
Question 4: A. performance B. tradition C. paradise D. amazement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Mr. Smith’s very interested in our plan, ______?
A. hasn’t he B. wasn’t he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t he
Question 6: Vietnam ______ as a destination in Yoshihide’s first overseas trip as Japanese prime
minister in October 2020.
A. chooses B. chose C. was choosing D. was chosen
Question 7: She accused the company ______ causing injuries to countless citizens, as well as for
damage done to the environment.
A. about B. on C. of D. to
Question 8: The more waste water factories discharge, ______ the environment becomes.
A. polluted B. the more polluted C. most polluted D. the most
polluted
Question 9: Anna was attracted by the young man driving a ______ car.
A. racing modern Japanese B. modern Japanese racing
C. modern racing Japanese D. Japanese modern racing
Question 10: When Fiona came home, her mother ______ meal in the kitchen.
A. was preparing B. is preparing C. prepared D. prepares
Question 11: Some students failed the university entrance examination ______ lack of careful
preparation.
A. because of B. because C. though D. in spite of
Question 12: Alisa will have written two academic essays ______.
A. by the time you’re back B. when you were back
C. as soon as you had been back D. after you had been back
Question 13: ______ the academic reference to the recruiter, she took a trip to London to relax.
A. Submitted B. Having been submitted C. To submit D. Having submitted
Question 14: Densely ______ neighborhoods and the low quality of infrastructure in the area are really
considerable challenges to the government.
A. population B. populated C. overpopulation D. populating
Question 15: As Linda’s alarm clock did not ______, she arrived at the airport late.
A. turn off B. put off C. send off D. go off
Question 16: The athlete failed in his last ______ to break the world record.
A. trial B. attempt C. effort D. experience
Question 17: Daley forgot that few natives choose to ______ a PhD degree, while many from Asian
countries do so.
A. pursue B. admire C. chase D. desire
Question 18: Many Asians are treated like second-class citizens, which makes them feel like a ______
out of water.
A. shark B. fish C. prawn D. shrimp
Question 19: Josh was stung by a ______ of bees when he was lost in the jungle.
A. school B. hive C. pride D. flock
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.
Question 20: I was offered to work for IBM, but I rejected.
A. refused B. accepted C. admitted D. disagreed
Question 21: Although Jackson was one of the most prominent candidates, he was eliminated from the
interview process.
A. noticeable B. aggressive C. ordinary D. impolite
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.
Question 22: He was sentenced to prison because he was involved in illicit drug trade.
A. legal B. lawless C. moral D. supported
Question 23: Joe didn’t bat an eyelid when she was informed that she had failed the competition.
A. was deeply disappointed B. was very excited
C. was extremely angry D. was so surprised
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 24: David: “How long does it take to get to the post office from here?”
Tom: “______”
A. There’s a bus every fifteen minutes.
B. I’m driving to the post office this afternoon.
C. No more than thirty minutes, if the traffic is light.
D. It costs fifteen cents by car.
Question 25: Tim: “I think requiring students to wear school uniforms is necessary.”
David: “______. A school uniform spares students from worrying about not having the latest fashions.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. I can’t agree with you more
C. I don’t agree D. I don’t like wearing uniforms
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the following numbered blanks.
According to a study about long-term sleeping habits of teens, about 30 percent of the teens had bedtimes
later than 11:30 p.m. on school days and 1:30 a.m. in the summertime. This group was unable to meet
their recommended 9 hours of sleep during the school year. (26) ______, these teens had lower GPA
scores than their peers and more reported behavioural problems. Teenagers have a natural circadian
tendency towards becoming night owls once they hit adolescence. Many have difficulty falling early
enough to get the full nine hours of sleep that they need to feel fully rested. Extracurricular activities and
schoolwork (27) ______ with teens’ desires to have extra free time at the end of the day may also keep
teens from getting to bed on time. Even the use of electronics, such as smartphones, computers, and
videogames is also a factor.
There’s a rising movement to push forward the start times to better (28) ______ teenagers’ sleep needs.
Many parents across the country, along with advocacy groups have led the charge. The group contends
that public middle and high schools should start at 8 a.m. at the earliest. The tendency to stay up late and
sleep in fades during early adulthood for (29) ______ people. The people (30) ______ remain night owls
often face similar disadvantages over their careers.
(Adapted from https://sleepeducation.org)

Question 26: A. However B. Moreover C. As a result D. In contrast

Question 27: A. combined B. acquainted C. disappointed D. annoyed
Question 28: A. accommodate B. provide C. secure D. stimulate
Question 29: A. much B. many C. little D. every
Question 30: A. who B. which C. whose D. what

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 31: Peter had turned off the heater before he has left for class last night.
A B C D
Question 32: Using the new software, parents will be able to keep track of his children’s behaviour
A B C
on the Internet.
D
Question 33: Excavations in several mounds and villages have revealed an ancient community that had
A B
been laying under later reconstructions of the city of Babylon.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 34: She last talked to Joanna three years ago.
A. She hasn't talked to Joanna for three years.
B. She didn't talk to Joanna three years ago.
C. She has talked to Joanna for three years.
D. She is used to talking to Joanna for three years.
Question 35: “Why don’t you have your sister do the washing-up?”, Kate said.
A. Kate wanted to know the reason why I didn’t have my sister do the washing-up.
B. Kate suggested that I should have my sister do the washing-up.
C. Kate accused me of not having my sister do the washing-up.
D. Kate insisted on having my sister do the washing-up.
Question 36: It's not obligatory for customers to go on the trips organized by the hotel.
A. Customers ought to go on trips organized by the hotel.
B. Customers mustn’t go on trips organized by the hotel.
C. Customers don't have to go on trips organized by the hotel.
D. Customers might go on trips organized by the hotel.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
Question 37: He was not an expert on computer technology. Therefore, he did not invest in any computer
companies.
A. Provided he were an expert on computer technology, he would invest in some computer companies.
B. He wishes he was investing in some computer companies now.
C. Had he been an expert on computer technology, he would invest in some computer companies now.
D. If he had been an expert on computer technology, he would have invested in some computer
companies.
Question 38: TV news programs are informative. People are better informed now.
A. Had it not been for TV news programs, people wouldn’t have been better informed.
B. Never have people been so well informed as they are now, thanks to TV news programs.
C. Not until people had been well informed was TV news programs more informative.
D. No sooner had TV news programs been informative than people were better informed.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
In the era of modernization and globalization, more people want to possess famous brand name cars,
clothes and other items. This trend may be explained by the high quality of these products as well as
consumers’ extreme desire to be successful in life. Many reasons can be given to explain the rapid
increase in the number of clients using famous brands. People purchase brand name products because top-
ranked labels often have a luxurious, sophisticated and unique appearance. Such products can not only
give the owners a strong sense of confidence towards other people but also bring them chances to present
their prosperity and social status. High-class products, such as Rolex watches or Louis Vuitton handbags,
are also usually made by high-skilled craftsmen and of excellent quality, which would allow the owners
of these items to enjoy using them for many years without paying money for repairs.
Some people purchase a well-known brand not because they need it but because it is trendy. For
example, lots of young middle-class people spend a great deal of money which might be equal to three
times of their average monthly salaries on the latest model of iPhone when their old phones are still
perfectly functional. This may put their future financial security at risk. More people purchasing goods
from famous brands can bring drawbacks to the business world. The rise of dominant brand names can be
a factor leading to monopoly as large companies will attempt to dominate and finally wipe out smaller
rivals to maintain their positions.
(Adapted from http://globalchange.edu.vn/)

Question 39: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Secrets Behind Famous Brand Names in Digital Age
B. Branding in the Age of Social Media: Promising Land
C. Acclaimed Brands: Reasons Why People Crave for
D. Vulnerable Consumers: The Social Impact of Branding on Youngsters
Question 40: According to paragraph 1, people prefer to own high-class products, such as Rolex watches,
because they are______
A. only intended for the rich and long-lasting for many years without repairs
B. elegant and of superb quality products made by high-gifted skilled workers.
C. luxurious products made by people who were born in the traditional craft village.
D. of high-class products that are only afforded by people of middle class.
Question 41: The word "trendy" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______
A. classy B. fashionable C. luxurious D. outdated
Question 42: The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to ______
A. goods’ B. young middle-class people’s
C. famous brands’ D. old phones’
Question 43: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Famous brand name products tend to be aesthetic rather than durable.
B. Purchasing famous brand products has negative impacts on the business in the world.
C. Some people crave for the most recent model of iPhone even when their old phones are entirely
useful.
D. People believe that top brand name products represent their social hierarchy.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped our personal relationships in unprecedented ways, forcing us to live
closer together with some people and further apart from others. Both in China, which was the first country
in the world to go into full lockdown when the virus emerged there, and in Hong Kong – the virus has
been brought under control and life has returned to some semblance of normality. But the pandemic has
left some cracks in family relationships.
Most notably the high-pressure environment of confinement, combined with the financial stress
brought about by a Covid-19 burdened economy, has led to a rise in marital conflict. This is most evident
in a spike in divorce rates. In the city of Xi’an in northwest China’s Shanxi province, marriage
registration offices saw an unprecedented number of divorce requests when they re-opened in March. And
it would seem that in more extreme cases, these conflicts arising during lockdown have led to a surge in
cases of domestic violence. In Hubei province, the heart of the initial outbreak, reported cases of domestic
violence increased threefold since the pandemic started.
In Beijing, the women’s rights NGO Equality reported a surge in calls to its helpline on issues of
domestic violence, after lockdown measures were implemented throughout the country in early
February. In Hong Kong, Harmony House, a domestic violence prevention centre and shelter, the number
of admissions to the centre rose from 10 in January to 40 in April. Although Hong Kong hasn’t gone into
full lockdown, pandemic stress, the pressures of working from home, school closures, social
isolation…have caused a rise in abusive behaviours in families.
Another challenge that families are facing is the increased burden of care as a result of quarantine
measures and home-schooling situations. Often, women end up shouldering a greater burden, given
typically unequal divisions in household labour, according to Choi. Women spend 2.5 times more time on
unpaid care work than men in China, and this will have long-term implications on women’s ability to
participate in the workforce. “Women workers might be disproportionately affected by Covid-19 related
layoffs,” said Choi, both because women have to stay at home and take care of their families, but also
because both in China and Hong Kong, women are more likely to be employed in the retail sector,
including restaurants, hotels and airlines, which have been hit heaviest by the pandemic.
(Adapted from https://www.bbc.com/)

Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Family Ties and Pandemics: Red Alert Worths Noticing
B. Social Distancing and Stigma: Are We Flexible Enough?
C. New Normal for Families after Full Lockdown
D. Family Communication in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Question 45: The word "confinement" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. quarantine B. freedom C. ease D. boundary
Question 46: In paragraph 2, the divorce rate is on the rise due to ______
A. the lockdown and financial burden B. misunderstanding between the couples
C. lack of ability to resolve conflicts D. space limitation when being isolated
Question 47: The word "implemented" in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to______.
A. imposed B. rejected C. absorbed D. investigated
Question 48: The word "their" in paragraph 4 refers to ______
A. men’s B. women’s C. workers’ D. divisions’
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT mentioned, according to the passage?
A. The Coronavirus pandemic has restructured our own connections remarkably.
B. After making efforts to reduce domestic violence, the government eventually made a go of it.
C. In China, women carry more burden than men due to inequitable divisions in family work.
D. China is considered to be the first country to impose full quarantine on its own country.
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Without monetary weight brought about by the pandemic, couples wouldn't break up.
B. China is considered to be the country affected most adversely by the pandemic.
C. The pandemic exerts a disastrous impact on the relationship among family members.
D. The Covid-19 pandemic is the root of the domestic conflicts which never have existed before.

ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ SỞ HẢI DƯƠNG 2021

Môn: Tiếng Anh

Câu Đáp án
1 C
2 D
3 B
4 C
5 D
6 D
7 C
8 B
9 B
10 A
11 A
12 A
13 D
14 B
15 D
16 B
17 A
18 B
19 B
20 A
21 A
22 A
23 D
24 C
25 B

Câu Đáp án
26 C
27 A
28 A
29 B
30 A
31 C
32 C
33 C
34 A
35 B
36 C
37 D
38 B
39 C
40 B
41 B
42 B
43 A
44 A
45 A
46 A
47 A
48 B
49 B
50 C