BỘ ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA MÔN TIẾNG ANH Đề 48

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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.
1. A. pyramid B. hygiene C. nylon D. lifestyle
2. A. enquire B. quay C. quality D. quarter
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.
3. A. determine B. advertise C. nursery D. applicant
4. A. substantial B. eternal C. outstanding D. industry
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.
5. In spite of Jeans feared heights, she decided to fly with a group of her classmates to the
A B C
Bahamas during the spring holiday.
D
6. Peter did his assignment and got his sister writes his report for him because his right hand
A B C
was in plaster.
D
7. Mai said that she knew how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when we began
A
to work in the laboratory, she found that she was mistaken.
B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
8. I ________ eagerly to go to Yellowstone, but my brother got sick three days before the
departure.
A. have been planning B. had been planning
C. have planned D. was planned
9. I shouldn’t ________ so much coffee last night. I was wide awake till four in the morning.
A. drink B. have drunk C. have drank D. be drunk
10. The millionaire is advertising for someone to care ________ his baby daughter. He wants
someone ________ whom he can rely.
A. for - on B. about - on C. of - in D. to - with
11. We are considering having ________ for the coming New Year.
A. redecorated our flat B. to redecorate our flat
C. our flat to be redecorated D. our flat redecorated
12. ________ variety of flowers in the show, from simple carnations to the most exquisite
roses.
A. A wide B. Was there C. Many D. There was a wide

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13. Children love playing in the mud, ________ .

A. running through paddles, and they get very dirty
B. running through paddles, and getting very dirty
C. running through paddles, and get very dirty
D. run through paddles, and get very dirty
14. It can be an amazing experience for those who have the ________ to leave their family and
friends and live in a new place.
A. courage B. courageous C. encourage D. encouragement
15. Paul did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his ________ at repairing electrical devices
wasn’t good enough to succeed.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
16. The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a(n)
________ species.
A. endangered B. endanger C. dangerous D. danger
17. We must do this exercise ________ we have been taught.
A. by the way B. on the way C. in the way D. as the way
18. However much he tries to persuade you, please do not give________.
A. up B. in C. down D. to
19. I find that my work ________ so much of my time that I don’t have any free time.
A. takes over B. takes after C. takes up D. takes off
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
20. “I’ve finished the car wash. Look at it, Dad.” “________”
A. That would be great. B. How nice of you to say so.
C. Well done, my dear. Thank you D. Yeah, be confident all the time.
21. “Please lock the door carefully before you leave the room.” “________”
A. That’s for sure. B. I am sorry. I did it last night.
C. I won’t tell you when I do it. D. I am thinking of selling the house.
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.
22. The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe.
A. gang B. working class C. crew D. personnel
23. For a decade, that scientist has studied centenarians, looking for genes that contribute to
longevity.
A. people who live to be 100 or older B. people who are vegetarians
C. people who want to be fruitarians D. people who are extraordinary
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.
24. It is very probable that the minister will resign.
A. inconceivable B. likely C. certainly D. unlikely

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25. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.

A. unimpaired B. unskilled C. ill-educated D. unqualified
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.
26. We last saw Mr. Tan, our old teacher when we were at Mai’s party.
A. We haven’t seen Mr. Tan since we attended Mai’s party.
B. We didn’t see Mr. Tan since we were at Mai’s party.
C. The last time we saw Mr. Tan while we were enjoying Mai’s party.
D. We haven’t seen Mr. Tan when we were invited to Mai’s party.
27. Tommy wouldn’t let me explain the problem to him.
A. Tommy was so stupid that he didn’t want to accept the problem.
B. I tried to explain the problem to Tommy but he refused to listen.
C. Because Tommy refused to listen to the problem I tried to explain.
D. Tommy refused to listen to me so I tried to explain the problem.
28. Don’t forget to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in the paper.
A. Remember checking for spelling mistakes before handing in the paper.
B. Spelling mistakes must be checked if you want to hand in the paper.
C. You’d better check for spelling mistakes before you hand in the paper.
D. Spelling mistakes in the paper are believed to be checked well when it is handed in.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to complete
each of the following sentences.
29. Do not start a book________.
A. if you will see it is the one you can easily read and understand
B. if you see it is the one you can easily read and understand
C. unless you can see it is the one you can easily read and understand
D. unless you cannot see it is the one you can easily read and understand
30. Today women in many countries make some of the decisions________.
A. of what will they do with their lives
B. over what they would do with their lives
C. about what they will do with their lives
D. in what would they do with their lives
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 31 to 35.
Interfering with Nature
Climate change is caused by the (31) _________ high levels of dangerous chemicals in the
atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide. It is estimated that average global temperatures will
rise (32) _________ between two and six degrees by the end of this century. We all know the
effects could be catastrophic, but are we (33) _________ of the possible solutions? Crazy as it
sounds, a group of academics from British universities is making a plan to build a 12-mile pipe,
held up by a huge balloon, that would pump (34) _________ quantities of toxic chemicals, such
as sulphur dioxide, into the atmosphere. Surprisingly, there is good science behind the idea. The

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chemicals would form a (35) _________ layer around the earth that would reflect sunlight and
so cool the earth, much like the effects of a volcanic eruption.
31. A. absolutely B. extremely C. interestingly D. repeatedly
32. A. by B. with C. for D. in
33. A. able B. capable C. aware D. fond
34. A. great B. enormous C. extreme D. absolute
35. A. protecting B. protected C. protective D. protection
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.
Plants that Can Help You
We have already talked about some dangerous plants, but we don’t want to give anyone the
wrong idea. Please don’t think that most plants are dangerous.
The truth is that although some plants can hurt you, most are completely harmless. In fact,
there are plenty of plants that are actually very useful to humans.
That is why plants are so popular in Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine has been using
plants for at least 4,800 years. One of the most popular plants in Chinese medicine is ginseng.
Doctors of Chinese medicine believe that ginseng can help your lungs, clean your blood, and do
many other things. Ginseng is also a source of energy. In fact, many modem energy drinks that
you see in stores contain ginseng.
In some parts of the US, there is a plant called lady fem. This is the plant you need if you
have been stung by a bee, or if you have got a small bum or a cut. Lady ferns are great for
making your skin feel better. All you have to do is roll one of its leaves ad crush it in your
hands. The juices inside the leaf will help your skin feel better.
If you are ever hiking in Europe, look for a flower called tansy. This yellow flower is a
natural insect repellent. You just rub it on your skin, and insects will leave you alone.
Sage is one of the most useful plants in the world. Because it has so many uses, it is also quite
valuable. Human beings have been using sage for a very long time. In Europe, before
refrigerators existed, people often used sage to preserve food. Over the years, people have used
sage to fight all kinds of health problems. Sage has been used to treat colds, stop muscle
problems, and reduce swelling. There are all kinds of other things that people have used sage
for. In fact, sage is so useful that it comes from the Latin word “salvere” which means “to be
saved”.
36. Which of the following is true about ginseng?
A. It is very important in Chinese medicine.
B. Chinese medicine doctors don’t use it anymore.
C. It can make you very sleepy.
D. It is not in any modern drinks.
37. What can lady ferns do?
A. Help your lungs B. Make insects leave you alone
C. Purify your blood D. Help your skin feel better
38. What does the passage say about sage?

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A. People have only been using it for a few years.

B. Its name comes from Russian.
C. It is one of the most useful plants.
D. It causes all kinds of health problems.
39. All of the following are true about sage EXCEPT that________.
A. people have known it for a long time
B. it can be used to make food taste better
C. its name comes from Latin
D. it can be used in several treatments
40. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?
A. Ginseng has several medicinal purposes, and it is still valuable now.
B. A large number of plants are useful to humans.
C. All medicinal values of sage are mentioned specifically in the passage.
D. Tansy and sage can be used for skin treatment.
41. The word “repellent” in paragraph 4 means________.
A. a substance that is used for keeping insects away
B. a substance that is used for making you feel pleasant
C. a substance that is used for preventing water from passing through
D. a substance that is used for killing insects immediately
42. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to________.
A. skin B. tansy C. repellent D. insect
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 43 to 50.
The Advancing Development of Artificial Limbs
It wasn’t very long ago that losing a limb automatically meant a drastic drop in the quality
of a person’s life. Thanks to the wonders of modem science, people now are recovering from all
sorts of horrendous injuries that let them disabled. The reason they are able to do so is
remarkable advances made in the field of artificial limbs.
Doctors have been creating prosthetic limbs for their patients dating back to ancient Greece.
For most of history, however, these replacements were mainly for cosmetic purposes. Pirates,
knights, foot soldiers that lost their limbs in battle would get them, so they wouldn’t lose face
when returning to society. It wasn’t until the mid-19,h century that doctors were able to perform
surgeries to reliably attach limbs to people’s bodies and amputate limbs without causing serious
infection.
Modern artificial limbs represent a tremendous leap forward in terms of form and function.
Today’s limbs are far more durable and can withstand a lot more wear and tear. An amazing
example of how far artificial limbs have progressed is the Flex-Foot Cheetah. Made from
carbon fiber, it is able to store energy as the person moves, which enables the wearer to run and
jump. The technology is so good that approximately 90 percent of all Special Olympic
amputees use them in competition.
Meanwhile, the Bebionic3 has emerged as the most advanced prosthetic arm available. It

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has been nicknamed “The Terminator” because it is similar to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s

mechanical limbs in the famous blockbuster film. The
Bebionic3 can perform a multitude of tasks including writing, tying a shoelace, lifting heavy
objects, and even pouring a beer. Wearers simply push a button on the base of the arm and the
Bebionic3 will work its magic.
In September 2013, scientists took another giant leap forward when they successfully fitted a
patient with an artificial leg that can be controlled by thought. Two of the patient’s nerves were
attached to his hamstring muscle. These nerves then interact with sensors inside the artificial
leg. Sensors will then transmit these messages to a computer which will follow through on his
instructions. Therefore, if the patient wants to stretch out his leg, the computer will understand
this command and send a message to the limb and instruct it to do so. If artificial limb
technology keeps advancing like this, losing a limb may not be such a big deal.
43. What would happen when someone in the past needed to get an artificial limb?
A. They usually die very quickly.
B. They would need to get the limb replaced within months.
C. Their new limb would function better than the old one.
D. Their life wouldn’t be as good as before.
44. What was the main reason that soldiers received artificial limbs?
A. So they can continue to fool the enemy
B. So other people wouldn’t think less of them
C. To allow them to fight better than ever
D. To make them more likely to follow orders
45. Why did artificial limbs progress in the mid-19th century?
A. Doctors became better with surgery.
B. Artificial limbs were made from stronger materials.
C. Governments passed laws that made artificial limbs legal.
D. Patients are more likely to get artificial limbs.
46. Which of the following best matches the meaning of the word “multitude” in paragraph 4?
A. courage B. limit C. variety D. single
47. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. The cutting edge of advancement
B. An artificial limb to stop working
C. A new technology that failed
D. An idea for a limb that will probably never work better
48. All of the following about modem artificial limbs are true EXCEPT that
A. they last for a longer period of time
B. they can supply energy by themselves
C. they can lift heavy things by thought
D. they can be used in competitions by the disabled
49. What can be inferred from the passage?

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A. Doctors began performing surgery in the mid-19th century.

B. Artificial limbs were attached to patients a long time ago.
C. The Flex-Foot Cheetah can help ordinary athletes break records.
D. The Bebionic3 was used in the film “The Terminator” to make special effects.
50. The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to________.
A. the computer B. the patient C. the leg D. the sensor

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