SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

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Môn: TIẾNG ANH
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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.
Question 1: Young people often dispense with the traditional ceremonies of marriage. They think weddings are money-
consuming and nonsensical.
A. do away with B. pay no attention to C. ignore D. put an end
Question 2: In certain types of poisoning immediately give large quantities of soapy or salty water in order to induce vomiting.
A. control B. clean C. cause D. stop
Question 3:: How birds manage to unerringly travel between distant locations is one aspect that has fascinated observers for
centuries.
A. accurately B. incorrectly C. successfully D. independently

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress is different from that of the rest in each of
the following questions.
Question 4: A. triathlon B. intrepid C. flamingo D. recommence
Question 5: A. antibiotic B. rehabilitate C. entrepreneurial D. underdeveloped
Question 6: A. commentary B. intimacy C. humankind D. biosphere

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.
Question 10: These misconceptions do not remain isolated but become incorporated into a multifaceted, but organized, conceptual
framework, making it and the component ideas, some of which are erroneous, more robust but also accessible to modification.
A. accurate B. inaccurate C. scientific D. valid
Question 11: Young children believe their parents are all right, until they become teenagers, when their parents suddenly become
quite fallible.
A. unhealthy B. perfect C. dangerous D. skilled
Question 12: Moreover, many people remain politically apathetic, they said that they were not at all interested in politics or
government.
A. droopy B. unresponsive C. indifferent D. enthusiastic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the rest ones
Question 13. A. booth B. baboon C. smooth D. brooch
Question 14. A. fizzy B. Switzerland C. pizza D. pretzel
Question 15. A. lemonade B. parade C. facade D. mermaid

Question 16: “I hope you can forgive my rudeness yesterday” – “Don’t worry! ____________”
A. It’s all water under the bridge. B. Many happy returns!
C. You live and learn. D. Laughter is the best medicine
Question 17. After the meeting, David talks to Luara
David: “Do you want to go for lunch?__________”.- Laura: “I ‘d love to, thanks”
A. Let get this B. It ‘s my treat C. You past last time D. It is on you
Question 18. Jane is talking to Tom’s about their father
“Jane: What are you getting Dad for his birthday?”- Tom:” I don’t know.__________”.
A. His shopping is hard B. He is so hard to buy for
C. He hardly ever tells me D. He is so hard to persuade
Question 19- “It goes without saying that parents should not treat boys and girls differently at home.”- “____________.”
A. I am under the impression that it's true. B. We are of one mind on the issue.
C. This argument must not hold water. D. Yes. I disagree with you.
Question 20. Peter : " I guess the boy stole the bike" Mary: "__________________”
A.I thought as much B. Hard luck C. No worries ! D. I think it is great

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 21 Therefore, heavy reliance on this single strategy is highly unsafe, and the timely development of alternative or
complementary methods to chemical control is advisory.
A. reliance on B. highly C. development of alternative D. advisory
Question 22: 3 The minimum wage bill provides for a gradual reduction of the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an
hour over two years.
A. provides for B. reduction C. minimum wage D. over two years
Question 23; In order to achieve certification for our products, we need to ensure the highest possible standards. Each produce
must be checked thoroughly before packing. Any faulty items should be placed in the box marked 'rejects'.
A. certification B. produce C. standards D. rejects
Question 24. It's too difficult to take notes with a stylus, and the keyboards for these devises are separate pieces of equipment.
A. to take B. and C. these devises D. pieces of equipment
Question 25.I don't think it's advisory to take on any more staff at present. There has been a considerable increase in our rates due
to the current economic climate, so I don't think we can afford an extensive recruitment program.
A. considerable B. economic climate C. advisory D. extensive

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the
blanks.
Working to (1) ………… through with my university years did, in (2)…………, prepare me for life after graduation. I’ve
never been lazing (3)………… and have already crammed as much into each day as I could. I guess I’ve always been someone
who takes things in their stride and snapped up any opportunity that has come my way. Looking back, I feel a great (4)………… of
self- respect for finishing my studies without (5) ………… with any debts but I’ll admit it wasn’t always plain sailing. Not until I
scraped through my first-year exams did I realize the (6 )…………of time management. I think personality has played a huge role
in my success, (7) …………. I’ve always taken pleasure in whatever I do, whether it’s for work or play. Sometimes people are
surprised at my ability to solve problem (48)…………and wonder where my energy comes from. I think it must be (9)
………….. My parents’ work ethic and attitude towards life have had a great impact on me and (10)…………..me down the path
I’ve taken.
Question 1. A. get B. pull C. see D. make
Question 2. A. reflection B. reflexion C. retrospect D. hindsight
Question 3. A. away B. around C. round D. off
Question 4. A. state B. reason C. awareness D. sense
Question 5. A. incurring B. meeting C. encountering D. heading
Question 6. A. significance B. magnificence C. principle D. vitality
Question 7. A. nonetheless B. nevertheless C. though D. then
Question 8. A. affectionately B. proficiently C. efficaciously D. prominently
Question 9. A. heredity B. inherence C. heritage D. hierarchy
Question 10. A. propelled B. urged C. geared D. diverted

Read the text and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. (10pts)
Types of Social Groups
Life places us in a complex web of relationships with other people. Our humanness arises out of these relationships in the
course of social interaction. Moreover, our humanness must be sustained through social interaction—and fairly constantly so.
When an association continues long enough for two people to become linked together by a relatively stable set of expectations, it is
called a relationship.
People are bound within relationships by two types of bonds: expressive ties and instrumental ties. Expressive ties are
social links formed when we emotionally invest ourselves in and commit ourselves to other people. Through association with
people who are meaningful to us, we achieve a sense of security, love, acceptance, companionship, and personal worth.
Instrumental ties are social links formed when we cooperate with other people to achieve some goal. Occasionally, this may mean
working with instead of against competitors. More often, we simply cooperate with others to reach some end without endowing
the relationship with any larger significance.
Sociologists have built on the distinction between expressive and instrumental ties to distinguish between two types of
groups: primary and secondary. A primary group involves two or more people who enjoy a direct, intimate, cohesive relationship
with one another. Expressive ties predominate in primary groups; we view the people as ends in themselves and valuable in their
own right. A secondary group entails two or more people who are involved in an impersonal relationship and have come together
for a specific, practical purpose. Instrumental ties predominate in secondary groups; we perceive people as means to ends rather
than as ends in their own right. Sometimes primary group relationships evolve out of secondary group relationships. This happens
in many work settings. People on the job often develop close relationships with coworkers as they come to share gripes, jokes,
gossip, and satisfactions.
A number of conditions enhance the likelihood that primary groups will arise. First, group size is important. We find it
difficult to get to know people personally when they are milling about and dispersed in large groups. In small groups we have a
better chance to initiate contact and establish rapport with them. Second, face-to-face contact allows us to size up others. Seeing
and talking with one another in close physical proximity makes possible a subtle exchange of ideas and feelings. And third, the
probability that we will develop primary group bonds increases as we have frequent and continuous contact. Our ties with people
often deepen as we interact with them across time and gradually evolve interlocking habits and interests.
Primary groups are fundamental to us and to society. First, primary groups are critical to the socialization process. Within
them, infants and children are introduced to the ways of their society. Such groups are the breeding grounds in which we acquire
the norms and values that equip us for social life. Sociologists view primary groups as bridges between individuals and the
larger society because they transmit, mediate, and interpret a society's cultural patterns and provide the sense of oneness so
critical for social solidarity.

Second, primary groups are fundamental because they provide the settings in which we meet most of our personal needs.
[■] Within them, we experience companionship, love, security, and an overall sense of well-being. [■] Not surprisingly,
sociologists find that the strength of a group's primary ties has implications for the group's functioning. [■] For example, the
stronger the primary group ties of a sports team playing together, the better their record is. [■]
Third, primary groups are fundamental because they serve as powerful instruments for social control. Their members
command and dispense many of the rewards that are so vital to us and that make our lives seem worthwhile. Should the use of
rewards fail, members can frequently win by rejecting or threatening to ostracize those who deviate from the primary group's
norms. For instance, some social groups employ shunning (a person can remain in the community, but others are forbidden to
interact with the person) as a device to bring into line individuals whose behavior goes beyond that allowed by the particular
group. Even more important, primary groups define social reality for us by structuring our experiences. By providing us with
definitions of situations, they elicit from our behavior that conforms to group-devised meanings. Primary groups, then, serve both
as carriers of social norms and as enforcers of them.

1. The word “complex” in the passage is closest in meaning to

A. delicate B. elaborate C. private D. common
2. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of a relationship?
A. It is a structure of associations with many people. B. It should be studied in the course of a social interaction.
C. It places great demands on people. D. It develops gradually overtime.
3. The word "endowing" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. leaving B. exposing C. providing D. understanding
4. Which of the following can be inferred about instrumental ties from the author's mention of working with competitors in
paragraph 2?
A. Instrumental ties can develop even in situations in which people would normally not cooperate.
B. Instrumental ties require as much emotional investment as expressive ties.
C. Instrumental ties involve security, love, and acceptance.
D. Instrumental ties should be expected to be significant.
5. According to paragraph 3, what do sociologists see as the main difference between primary and secondary groups?
A. Primary groups consist of people working together, while secondary groups exist outside of work settings.
B. In primary groups people are seen as means, while in secondary groups people are seen as ends.
C. Primary groups involve personal relationships, while secondary groups are mainly practical in purpose.
D. Primary groups are generally small, while secondary groups often contain more than two people.
6. Which of the following can be inferred from the author's claim in paragraph 3 that primary group relationships sometimes
evolve out of secondary group relationships?
A. Secondary group relationships begin by being primary group relationships.
B. A secondary group relationship that is highly visible quickly becomes a primary group relationship.
C. Sociologists believe that only primary group relationships are important to society.
D. Even in secondary groups, frequent communication serves to bring people into close relationships.
7. The phrase “size up” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. enlarge B. evaluate C. impress D. accept
8. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect
choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A. Sociologists think that cultural patterns establish connections between the individual and the larger society.
B. Sociologists believe that individuals with a sense of oneness bridge the gap between society and primary groups.
C. Sociologists think primary groups contribute to social solidarity because they help maintain a society's cultural patterns.
D. Sociologists believe that the cultural patterns that provide social solidarity arise as bridges from primary groups.
9. This passage is developed primarily by
A. drawing comparisons between theory and practice B. presenting two opposing theories
C. defining important concepts and providing examples of them D. discussing causes and their effects
10. The word “deviate” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. detract B. advance C. select D. depart
11. According to paragraph 7, why would a social group use shunning?
A. To enforce practice of the kinds of behavior acceptable to the group
B. To discourage offending individuals from remaining in the group
C. To commend and reward the behavior of the other members of the group
D. To decide which behavioral norms should be passed on to the next generation
12. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage. Where would the
sentence best fit?
People who do not live alone, for example, tend to make healthier life choices and develop fewer pathologies than people
who live by themselves.

Read the text and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. (10pts)
Life originated in the early seas less than a billion years after the Earth was formed. Yet another three billion years were to
pass before the first plants and animals appeared on the continents. Life's transition from the sea to the land was perhaps as much
of an evolutionary challenge as was the genesis of life.
What forms of life were able to make such a drastic change in lifestyle? The traditional view of the first terrestrial
organisms is based on mega fossils-relatively large specimens of essentially whole plants and animal. Vascular plants, related to
modern seed plants and ferns, left the first comprehensive mega fossil record. Because of this, it has been commonly assumed that
the sequence of terrestrialization reflected the evolution of modern terrestrial ecosystems. In this view, primitive vascular plants
first colonized the margins of continental waters, followed by animals that fed on the plants, and lastly by animals that preyed on
the plant-eater. Moreover, the mega fossils suggest that terrestrial life appeared and diversified explosively near the boundary
between the Silurian and the Devonian periods, a little more than 400 million years ago.
Recently, however, paleontologists have been taking a closer look at the sediments below this Silurian-Devonian
geological boundary. It turns out that some fossils can be extracted from these sediments by putting the rocks in an acid bath. The
technique has uncovered new evidence from sediments that were deposited near the shores of the ancient oceans-plant microfossils
and microscopic pieces of small animals. In many instances the specimens are less than one-tenth of a millimeter in diameter.
Although they were entombed in the rocks for hundreds of millions of years, many of the fossils consist of the organic remains of
the organism.
These newly discovered fossils have not only revealed the existence of previously unknown organisms, but have also
pushed back these dates for the invasion of land by multi-cellular organisms. Our views about the nature of the early plant and
animal communities are now being revised. And with those revisions come new speculations about the first terrestrial life-forms.
1. The word "drastic" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) widespread (B) radial (C) progressive (D) risky
2. According to the theory that the author calls "the traditional view", what was the first form of life to appear on land?
(A) Bacteria (B) Meat-eating animals (C) Plant-eating animals (D) Vascular plants
3. According to the passage, what happened about 400 million years ago?
(A) Many terrestrial life-forms died out.
(B) New life-forms on land developed at a rapid rate.
(C) The mega fossils were destroyed by floods.
(D) Life began to develop in the ancient seas.
4. The word "extracted" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) located (B) preserved (C) removed (D) studied
5. What can be inferred from the passage about the fossils mentioned in lines 17-20?
(A) They have not been helpful in understanding the evolution of terrestrial life.
(B) They were found in approximately the same numbers as vascular plant fossils.
(C) They are older than the mega fossils.
(D) They consist of modern life forms.
6. The word "instances" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) methods (B) processes (C) cases (D) reasons
7. The word "they" in line 22 refers to
(A) rocks (B) shores (C) oceans (D) specimens
8. The word "entombed" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) crushed (B) trapped (C) produced (D) excavated
9. Which of the following resulted from the discovery of microscopic fossils?
(A) The time estimate for the first appearance of terrestrial life-forms was revised
(B) Old techniques for analyzing fossils were found to have new uses.
(C) The origins of primitive sea life were explained.
(D) Assumptions about the locations of ancient seas were changed.
10. With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
(A) The evolution of terrestrial life was as complicated as the origin of life itself.
(B) The discovery of microfossils supports the traditional view of how terrestrial life evolved.
(C) New species have appeared at the same rate over the course of the last 400 million years.
(D) The technology used by paleontologists is too primitive to make accurate determinations about ages of fossils.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
questions.
Question 1: ______ Oxford English Dictionary is a very large historical dictionary of the English language, published by ______
Oxford University Press.
A. The/0 B. 0/0 C. 0/the D. The/The
Question 2: In fact, the criminals ______into because the front door was wide open and so they just walked in.
A. needn't have broken B. didn't need break
C. needn't to have broken D. didn't need to break
Question 3. We all wished to be treated………….
A. as equal B. as equally C. as equals D. as equal as
Question 4. The man ………….of carrying out the burglary was released………….by police.
A. to be suspected - following questioning B. having been suspected - following questioned
C. suspected - following questioning D. being suspected - following questioned
Question 5. The singer's performance was so exciting that many of his fans were _________ enthusiasm.
A. carried away with B. moved to C. taken back with D. stirred up with
Question 6. Take the doctor’s advice into consideration. He’s in _______ earnest about the epidemic.
A. mortally B. fatally C. deadly D. gravely
Question 7. Searching for one man in this city is like looking for a _________.
A. salt of the earth B. sand in the desert
C. needle in a haystack D. drop in the ocean
Question 8. People in financial difficulties sometimes fall………….to unscrupulous money lenders.
 A. prey B. fool C. crime D. Sacrifice
Question 9. I utterly………….your argument. In my opinion, you have distorted the facts.
A. confound B. refute C. dispute D. decline
Question 10. When facing problems, it is important to keep a sense of ………….
A. proportion B. introspection C. relativity D. comparison
Question 11. “Eric is really upset about losing his job.” – “Well, …………. once myself, I can understand.”
A. having been fired B. Fired C. having fired D. being fired
Question 12. Only after the atomic atomic bomb…….and development in the air travel……., …..science fiction really become
popular.
A. had created/ had taken off/ was B. had been created/ had been taken off/ has
C. had been created/ had taken off/ did D. had been created/ / had taken off/ had
Question 13. The vice director is supposed to…………….when her boss is gone away on business.
She will be responsible for solving all the company’s affairs during this period.
A. go with the flow B. call the shots
C. face the music D. get the picture
Question 14.We walk through a park, ______ had been uprooted in the storm. It was a scene of utter desolation.
A. whose most trees B. most of whose trees C. most trees of which D. that the most
trees
Question 15. Building a culture _______ with national identity is one of the main goals in Vietnam.
A. enhanced B. saturated C. permeated D. imbued
Question 16. The company has made _______ profits thanks to its new financial policy.
A. impressive B. beautiful C. handsome D. attractive
Question 17. Many student couldn’t _______, but the teacher _______ the problem by going into a detailed explanation
A. catch up/ cleared away B. catch up with/ cleared off
C. catch on/ cleared up D. catch at/ cleared out
Question 18. People have long relied on the stars overhead to find way home when they lost their________Nowadays,
people use modern compasses to determine direction.
A. heart B. marbles C. bearings D. rag

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
1 Hypnotherapy is one among the many different methods that people use to try to quit smoking.
A. There are a great number of means people use in an attempt to break their smoking habit, and one of them is hypnotherapy.
B. Smokers try a great many different methods to quit smoking, but the most effective is thought to be hypnotherapy.
C. Anyone who has difficulty breaking their smoking habit ought to try hypnotherapy, as it is more effective than other
methods.
D. Though smoking is a difficult habit to break, attempting to quit through hypnotherapy is certainly worth trying.
2. American Indians have always struggled to protect their culture from the onslaught of Western influence.
A. It has been an ongoing fight for the American Indians to keep their way of life from becoming westernized.
B. It is not easy to be a Native American living in a westernized world that offers no shelter from the difficulties of modern life.
C. American Indians have been attacking Europeans for decades in the hopes of keeping their world unchanged.
D. Millions of American Indians were slaughtered after the European invasion which followed their discovery of the continent.
3. Although the ages at which certain capacities develop vary widely among individuals, the order in which they appear remains
relatively constant.
A. Not all people can possess the same abilities, for there are individual differences resulting from their ages.
B. It’s true that almost all people develop the same abilities, but these abilities may come out at different ages.
C. The age when certain abilities develop may greatly differ from person to person, but they emerge in almost the same order.
D. A large variety of capacities develop almost at the same age, though they vary greatly in that they may have a different order
from person to person.
as well.
3. There had been prior warning of the flood; nevertheless, it came as a shock to the people living in remote villages.
A. Even though the flood had been predicted, inhabitants of isolated villages were taken by surprise by it.
B. There had been warnings about the flood, so the people in isolated villages Must not have been surprised by it.
C. The flood had been predicted, so even those people living in isolated villages were prepared for it.
D. The flood had been predicted, yet the people in isolated villages were struck before they received the warnings.
4. Nepal has the highest potential per capita water resources in the world, yet it is unable to provide a reliable water supply to its
capital.
A. Nowhere in the world has as much water as Nepal, but the problem is getting it to the country’s capital.
B. Although in theory there is more water per person in Nepal than in any other country in the world, the capital is not provided
with a reliable water supply.
C. The capital of Nepal would not have a reliable water supply were it not for the large amount of water available in the
country.
D. The people of Nepal enjoy reliable water supplies everywhere in the country, except in the capital, where the shortage of
water is the biggest problem.
5. Amsterdam has a reputation for tolerance and individualism, so it is a place where people of differing religions and lifestyles
have long been welcome.
 A. People with different religions and ways of living have always been well- received in Amsterdam because it is a city known
for being tolerant and supportive of personal independence.
B. People love Amsterdam because of its welcoming atmosphere towards everyone, regardless of their religion or lifestyle.
C. The people of Amsterdam have always been known for their tolerance of people who have religions different from their own
as well as different ways of living their lives.

D. Amsterdam is a very tolerant city where individuals from all different backgrounds are welcomed and can live whatever
kind of lifestyle they prefer.
6. Although Copernicus started a revolution in astronomy, he hardly ever looked at the stars.
A. Copernicus almost never made any observations of the stars, yet he set off an enormous change in astronomy.
B. Copernicus was able to start a 1-evolution in astronomy because he constantly observed the stars.
C. Had Copernicus looked at the stars more often, he would have begun a revolution in astronomy.
D. It was through his repeated observations of the stars that Copernicus radically altered the science of astronomy.
7. However worthless they may seem to most of us, refreshing towels are avidly collected by enthusiasts.
A. In the opinion of many, collecting refreshing towels is a complete waste of time.
B. Most of us may not be aware of the value of refreshing towels; however, enthusiasts spend a fortune on them.
C. Collectors enthusiastically make collections of refreshing towels despite them being apparent worthlessness to most of us.
D. It’s surprising how many people are enthusiastically taking up the hobby of refreshing towel collecting.
8. A male orang-utan is just a bit taller than a male chimpanzee, but can weigh over twice as much.
A. A male chimpanzee is extremely short as compared to a male orang-utan, but the weights of the two animals are basically
the same.
B. Male orang-utans can be very similar to male chimpanzees, in terms of both then’ height and their weight.
C. Though a male chimpanzee is barely shorter than a male orang-utan, the former’s weight can be less than half of the latter’s.
D. Male chimpanzees are not only much shorter than male orang-utans, but they also tend to weigh much less
9. They couldn't have fed so many people at the soup kitchen without the food donations from both individual citizens and local
businesses.
A. The soup kitchen managed to cook plenty of food without having any contributions from either local shops or residents.
B. The soup kitchen could have served many more people if they had received some donations from a private business or some
local individuals.
C. The food donated by local businesses and residents was what allowed them to feed such a large number of people at the soup
kitchen.
D. Both the business community and local residents were willing to donate food to the soup kitchen they were organizing.
10. Phil wanted to be separated from his family on this business trip for less time than he was on the last.
A. As he had enjoyed being away from his family for such a long time on his last business trip, Phil hoped that this trip would
be even longer.
B. On this business trip, Phil hoped that he would not be away from his family for as long a time as he had been on the previous
one.
C. No longer wanting to take lengthy business trips because they separated him from his family, Phil preferred not to go on any
at all.
D. Phil knew that the business trip he was soon to take would keep him away from his family for less time than the previous
one