BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019

ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

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.
Question 1: A. hatched B. influenced C. dedicated D. stopped
Question 2: A. doubt B. mouth C. found D. wound
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.
Question 3: A. honest B. machine C. modern D. village
Question 4: A. atmosphere B. volcanic C. disposal D. emission
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: You don't usually have to go into ________hospital to have your ears cleaned. The doctor can do it at the
surgery.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 6: If we don't get tickets for the concert, we __________ at home.
A. will stay B. would stay C. would have stayed D. have stayed
Question 7: They ________ loudly when the teacher came into the room.
A. talked B. have been talking C. were talking D. will be talking
Question 8: ________ my car was stolen, I will have to rent a car for the next few days.
A. Since B. Even though C. As though D. So
Question 9: Since Jennifer was a year younger than her friends, she had a hard time keeping ______ with them.
A. in B. off C. up D. on
Question 10: _________ , the student was able to understand the difficult readings in the class packet.
A. Having attended class regularly B. Because class was regularly attended
C. To have attended class regularly D. After he was attended regular class
Question 11: _______that she was white and that one of the servants was black, she concluded that all who occupied a
similar menial position were of the same hue.
A. When she told B. To be told C. On being told D. Having told
Question 12: Would there be a point at which she stopped _________ by his family?
A. to surprise B. being surprised C. to be surprised D. surprising
Question 13: Cleaning detergent is a common household ______ that can be found in our waterways.
A. pollution B. pollutant C. polluter D. polluted
Question 14: The more progressive way would be to continue discussions with a ______ to finding a solution.
A. view B. vision C. sight D. look
Question 15: The Internet allows us to ______ enormous amounts of information without leaving the house.
A. access B. accept C. scroll D. supply
Question 16: In the future we will need to use ______ energy sources such solar power.
A. recycled B. reinvented C. renewable D. reusable
Question 17: The government should ______ a law to make computer hacking illegal.
A. abolish B. bring C. enter D. pass
Question 18: He should have no problem getting a job because he is a ______ qualified individual.
A. greatly B. hugely C. highly D. largely
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 19: Decorative and painted glasses with intricate designs of varying shades and hues are another attraction at
the fair.
A. colors B. brushes C. pictures D. photos
Question 20: We take on a number of highschool graduates each year as interns to give them some workexperience
before they begin college.
A. dismiss B. educate C. employ D. reduce
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 21: So far, eternal life is just science fiction. But with the advance of science, living forever is not
impossible.
A. longlasting B. short-lived C. endless D. never-ending
Question 22: It is believed that in ten years’ time AIDS will also be brought under control.
A. out of question B. out of hand C. out of order D. out of practice
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 23: Jenny is talking to Tom about her math test tomorrow.
- Jenny: “I don’t know what to do. I want to go to the disco but I have a test tomorrow. I should probably study.”
- Tom: “I’ve heard that test is really easy. ___________.”
A. If I were you, I would go to the disco. B. I think you should stay home
C. Why didn’t you go to the disco? D. If you went to the disco, you would fail the test
Question 24: Mary invites Sally to an action movie tonight
- Mary: “I’m going to a movie tonight. I wonder if you want to come with me.”
- Sally: “______. I’m not really into action movie.”
A. Yes, I’d like to. B. O.K. What’s the matter?
C. No, thanks. D. Well, you are right.
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 25 to 29.
The number of unemployed seems to increase each year and the competition for each job is also increasing.
(25)______, young adults need to do as much as they can to prepare to enter the workplace. There are several things
(26)_________ children can do at school and at home to help them.
Firstly, once they reach 15 or 16 years of age, children should be encouraged to plan their career. No matter
what profession they choose, choosing early will help them to make sure they learn the appropriate (27)_______ during
their studies. For example, if they choose a career in the advertising industry, it can help if they study the arts. Teachers
can also help by showing children the best way to respond to an advertisement for a job.
At home, parents can teach children how to stick to a budget. If a country experiences an (28) ______crisis,
these skills are invaluable. They can begin by making children earn their (29)______ money by doing jobs in home.
They could even be paid more or less money based on the quality of their work. If children develop a strong work ethic
from an early age then this should ensure that they have enough money when they reach retirement age.
(Adapted From Adapted from ''Vocabulary for IELTS'' – by Pauline Cullen)
Question 25: A. However B. Consequently C. Moreover D. Additionally
Question 26: A. that B. who C. when D. what
Question 27: A. knowledge B. skills C. experiences D. strategies
Question 28: A. economy B. economical C. economic D. economically
Question 29: A. pocket B. piggy C. basket D. baggy
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 30 to 34.
Too Much Internet?
The Internet has become an important part of our modern lives. In fact, it is impossible for many people to imagine
a day without some contact with the Internet. Most people use the Internet to shop, send e-mail, and for social
networking. However, some people find it hard to control how much time they spend online.
So, how much Internet is too much Internet? Experts agree that people who use the Internet so much that it causes
problems with their daily activities are spending too much time online. They say that some people may actually be
addicted to the Internet in much the same way as some people are addicted to gambling or alcohol. Signs of Internet
addiction include spending more and more time online, reducing or giving up social, work-related, or hobby-related
activities in favor of spending time online, and giving up sleep to spend time on the Internet.
Experts say that this becomes a real problem when a person starts experiencing problems sleeping, problems in
their home and work life, and problems in having good social relationships. People who use the Internet excessively
also seem to be more likely to show signs of depression.
How do you know if you are spending too much time online? Some common warning signs include checking your
e-mail every few minutes, always thinking about your next online session, and getting complaints from the people
around you about how much time you spend online.
Showing any of these signs may mean that you are on your way to becoming addicted to the Internet. However,
experts agree that there is hope. They say that simply understanding that spending too much time online is a problem
may be the first step to solving the problem. They believe that, in most cases, doing something as simple as creating a
better system for managing your time online can solve the problem.
The Internet is a wonderful tool for communicating and finding information. However, as with most things in life,
you have to learn to use it carefully, and make sure you keep a healthy balance between it and the other important
things in your life.
(Adapted from Select Reading- Pre Intermediate by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
Question 30: The main idea of the reading passage is _____.
A. using the Internet too much can be a big problem
B. the Internet is the most useful modern tool for communication
C. too many people use the Internet nowadays
D. most people use the Internet too much
Question 31: According to the author, what do most people use the Internet for?
A. shopping, e-mail, social networking
B. e-mail, web searches, social networking
C. shopping, social networking, getting information
D. social networking, e-mail, web searches
Question 32: In the last sentence of the passage, what does “it” refer to in both cases?
A. E-mail B. Information C. Most things in life D. The Internet
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of Internet addiction?
A. giving up social activities B. reducing time spent on hobbies
C. sleeping less D. spending less time at home
Question 34: In paragraph 3, which of the following could be used in place of the word “excessively”?
A. too fast B. too much C. too late D. too little

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 35 to 42.
Can Animals Talk?
In 1977, a young Harvard graduate named Irene Pepperberg brought a one-year-old African gray parrot into her
lab, and attempted something very unusual. At a time when her fellow scientists thought that animals could only
communicate on a very basic level, Irene set out to discover what was on a creature’s mind by talking to it. The bird,
named Alex, proved to be a very good pupil.
Scientists at the time believed that animals were incapable of any thought. They believed that animals only
reacted to things because they were programmed by nature to react that way, not because they had the ability to think
or feel. Any pet owner would probably disagree. Pepperberg disagreed, too, and started her work with Alex to prove
them wrong.
Pepperberg bought Alex in a pet store. She let the store’s assistant pick him out because she didn’t want other
scientists saying later that she’d deliberately chosen an especially smart bird for her work. Most researchers thought
that Pepperberg’s attempt to communicate with Alex would end in failure—after all, his brain was only about the size
of a walnut.
However, Pepperberg’s experiment did not fail. In fact, over the next few years, Alex learned to imitate almost
one hundred and fifty English words, and was even able to reason and use those words on a basic level to
communicate. For example, when Alex was shown an object and was asked about its shape, color, or material, he could
label it correctly. He could understand that a key was a key no matter what its size or color, and could figure out how
the key was different from others.
Pepperberg was careful not to exaggerate Alex’s success and abilities. She did not claim that Alex could actually
‘use’ language. Instead, she said that Alex had learned to use a two-way communications code. Alex seemed to
understand the turn-taking pattern of communication.
Although African gray parrots usually live to an age of fifty or so, Alex died suddenly when he was just thirty
years old. However, in his short time on Earth, Alex helped to prove to many that animals are capable of far more
complex communication than many scientists had ever expected.
Alex’s last words to Pepperberg were, “You be good. I love you.”
(Adapted from Select Reading- Intermediate by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
Question 35: The reading passage is primarily about _____.
A. how animals communicate with humans
B. one woman’s successful experiment to communicate with a bird
C. how parrots are smarter than other animals
D. how Irene Pepperberg proved her fellow scientists wrong
Question 36: Irene Pepperberg did an experiment with a parrot _____.
A. in her lab B. at home C. in a pet store D. in nature
Question 37: According to the reading, other scientists believed that animals _____.
A. could only communicate in nature
B. had the ability to communicate with pet owners
C. could communicate if they were programmed to do so
D. didn’t have the ability to think
Question 38: In paragraph 3, “deliberately” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. naturally B. on purpose C. cleverly D. honestly
Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. animals B. scientists C. pet owners D. things
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true about Irene’s parrot Alex?
A. He learned to use almost 150 English words.
B. He could label a number of objects.
C. He was able to have complicated conversations.
D. He could understand how one object was different from others
Question 41: Which of the following is true about Irene’s experiment?
A. She exaggerated Alex’s abilities.
B. She thought she had proved that Alex could ‘use’ language.
C. She believed that Alex had learned a turn-taking communication pattern.
D. Only she could understand Alex’s code of communication.
Question 42: From the passage, we can infer that _____.
A. Alex communicated that he may have actually loved Irene
B. most parrots die when they’re 50 years old
C. humans cannot understand how to communicate complex ideas to animals
D. Alex’s life was more complex than most people had expected
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.
Question 43: The children are extremely excited about the visit to the town where their grandparents were born in.
A B C D
Question 44: Some of the jobs described in the job interview were writing essays, correcting papers, and reports
A B C D
typing.
Question 45: She always wishes to be chosen for the national ballet team, just alike her mother.
A B C D
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.
Question 46. During rush hours, travelling by car is slower than travelling by motorbike.
A. During rush hours, travelling by car is faster than travelling by motorbike.
B. During rush hours, travelling by motorbike is faster than travelling by car.
C. During rush hours, travelling by car is as slow as travelling by motorbike.
D. During rush hours, travelling by motorbike is slower than travelling by car.
Question 47. “ What did you do last night?’ the policeman asked the woman.
A. The policeman asked the woman what did she do the night before.
B. The policeman asked the woman what she had done the night before.
C. The policeman asked the woman what had she done the night before.
D. The policeman asked the woman what she did the night before.
Question 48: Harry sat there waiting for Lucy, which was not necessary.
A. Harry might not have sat there waiting for Lucy.
B. Harry needn’t have sat there waiting for Lucy.
C. Harry couldn’t have sat there waiting for Lucy. .
D. Harry may not have sat there waiting for Lucy.
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.
Question 49. I arrived at work. The assistant knocked at the door.
A. Hardly had I arrived at work then the assistant knocked at the door.
B. No sooner had I arrived at work than the assistant knocked at the door.
C. I hardly knew the assistant knocked at the door as I just arrived at work.
D. I had to arrive at work as the assistant knocked the door.
Question 50: She didn’t take her father;s advice. That’s why she is bored with her work.
A. If she took her father’s advice, she wouldn’t be bored with her work.
B. If she had taken her father’s advice, she wouldn’t have been bored with her work.
C. If she had taken her father’s advice, she wouldn’t be bored with her work.
D. If she takes her father’s advice, she won’t be bored with her work.
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