TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021

CHU VĂN AN MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút;
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Đề thi gồm có 4 trang, 50 câu

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. finished B. delayed C. believed D. returned
Question 2: A. fake B. fall C. plane D. change

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. destroy B. maintain C. argue D. arrive
Question 4: A. benefit B. pesticide C. cinema D. computer

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: You’re a student, ______?
A. weren’t you B. don’t you C. aren’t you D. didn’t you
Question 6: English _______ all over the world.
A. speaks B. is spoken C. has spoken D. is speaking
Question 7: Dubai is famous _______ its exciting nightlife.
A. in B. of C. from D. for
Question 8: The higher the pollution becomes, _______ lose their natural habitats.
A. the more animals B. more animals C. many animals D. the most animals
Question 9: My grandfather is really into collecting unique things. He bought a _______ chair and put it
in the living room. OPSASCOMP

A. red strange plastic B. red plastic strange

C. strange red plastic D. plastic red strange
Question 10: No one even noticed when I got home because they _______ the big game on TV.

A. are watching B. watched C. were watching D. had watched

Question 11: She had butterflies in her stomach _______ having prepared carefully for the interview.
A. although B. due to C. despite D. because
Question 12: I hope I will have written 200 pages of my new novel _______.
A. as soon as I left for France B. by the time I leave for France
C. when I left for France D. before I left for France
Question 13: ________ the instructions twice, I still couldn’t understand how to use it.
A. Having read B. Reading C. To read D. To be read
Question 14: Urbanization has resulted in _______ problems besides the benefits.
A. vary B. various C. variety D. variability
Question 15: You will have to _______ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. call off B. cut down C. put out D. catch on
Question 16: I _______ the impression that he was lying to all of us.
A. made B. created C. got D. Did
GET THE IMPRESSION THAT – I THINK THAT
Question 17: Mr John is held in high _______ for his dedication to the school.
 A. respect B. esteem C. homage D. honor
Question 18: I can’t give you the answer on the _______; I will have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
Question 19: Having three sons under the age of five keeps Jana on her _______.
A. knees B. feet C. toes D. Legs

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: Students are required to abide by the rules of the school and mind their manners.
A. obey B. memorize C. review D. compose 
Question 21: I invited John to my wedding but he declined, saying that he would be busy.
A. confirmed B. refused C. criticized D. accepted

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: Because of rain and greasy surfaces, driving conditions became treacherous.
A. dangerous B. serious C. poor D. favorable
Question 23: He said he was only joking, but his comments were so close to the bone.
A. offensive B. annoying C. personal D. respectful

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 24: Jenny and Kathy are arranging to see a new film.
- Jenny: “Why don’t you come over and see the new film with me?”
- Kathy: “___________”
A. Great! I’d love to. B. Oh, I’m afraid so.
C. You’re welcome. D. Wow! I didn’t realize that.
Question 25: Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
- Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.”
- Daisy: “_____________”

A. It doesn’t matter at all. B. I am sorry to hear that.

C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. There’s no doubt about that.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each the numbered blanks.
Taking piano lessons and solving math puzzles on a computer significantly improve specific math
skills of elementary schoolchildren, according to a new study. The results, (26)_______ were published in
the journal Neurological Research, are the latest in a series that links musical training to the development
of higher brain functions.
Researchers worked with 135 second-grade students at a school in Los Angeles after (27)_______ a
pilot study with 102 students. Children that were given four months of piano training as well as time
playing with newly designed computer software scored 27 percent higher on math and fraction tests than
(28)_______ children.
Piano instruction is thought to enhance the brain's "hard wiring" for spatial-temporal reasoning, or
the ability to visualise and transform objects in space and time, says Professor Gordon Shaw, who led the
study. At the same time, the computer game allows children to solve geometric and math puzzles that
boost their ability to (29)_______ shapes in their mind.
 The findings are significant (30)_______ a grasp of proportional math and fractions is a prerequisite
to math at higher levels, and children who do not master these areas of math cannot understand more
advanced math that is critical to high-tech fields.
(Adapted from "Eye on Editing 2" by Joyce S. Cain)
Question 26: A. whose B. which C. that D. who
Question 27: A. conducting B. carrying C. composing D. concerning
Question 28: A. every B. each C. another D. other
Question 29: A. manipulate B. accumulate C. stimulate D. accommodate
Question 30: A. before B. because C. although D. unless

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 31 to 35.
Staying in hotels and resorts has been a traditional part of travel since the beginning of mass
tourism. But nowadays, many tourists want a more intimate experience. For this reason, they are
choosing to “go native”. This often means staying in the kinds of places that local people inhabit. In big
cities, you can try staying with the friend of a friend. You may end up sleeping on the couch or the floor,
but the advantages outweigh the discomfort. The biggest plus is that you’ll be staying with a local and
seeing the city from a local perspective.
Another option is house-swapping. Several websites allow you to connect with people who want
to trade living situations. It’s usual to exchange emails about favourite places in the city before the swap,
meaning you can have a truly local experience. But of course, you can only do this if you don’t mind
having strangers staying in your house.
For the more adventurous, staying in a native structure in an African village or a hut on the water
in Vietnam or Thailand can be a real thrill. These might not even include plumbing or electricity, and that
is part of the charm. The experience of dealing with oil lamps and carrying water really gives you a sense
of how the people live.
No matter how unadventurous you feel, you might want to consider crossing hotels off your list.
Getting to know the local way of life is the most valuable part of travel. And what better way is there to
do this than staying where the local people actually live?
(Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. New holiday accommodation trend B. Adventurous holiday activities
C. World heritage sites D. Main tourist attractions in Asia
Question 32: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. resorts B. hotels C. local people D. tourists
Question 33: What is the biggest advantage of tourists’ going native?
A. It enables them to experience the local lifestyle.
B. It offers them opportunities to make new friends.
C. It is more comfortable than staying in hotels and resorts.
D. It is cheaper than staying in other kinds of accommodation.
Question 34: The word “charm” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. price B. attraction C. safety D. danger
Question 35: Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
A. There are several websites used for house-swapping purposes.
B. Tourists to Thailand prefer staying in a native structure to staying in a hut.
C. Staying with local people is more popular than staying in hotels and resorts.
D. Dealing with oil lamps is the most thrilling experience for tourists to Vietnam.
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.

While watching sports on TV, the chances are children will see professional players cheating, having
tantrums, fighting, or abusing officials. In addition, it’s highly likely that children will be aware of well-
known cases of sportspeople being caught using drugs to improve their performance. The danger of all
this is that it could give children the idea that winning is all that counts and you should win at all costs.
Good behavior and fair play aren’t the message that comes across. Instead, it looks as if cheating and bad
behavior are reasonable ways of getting what you want. This message is further bolstered by the fact that
some of these sportspeople acquire enormous fame and wealth, making it seem they are being
handsomely rewarded either despite or because of their bad behavior.
What can parents do about this? They can regard sport on television as an opportunity to discuss
attitudes and behavior with their children. When watching sports together, if parents see a player swearing
at the referee, they can get the child’s opinion on that behavior and discuss whether a player’s skill is
more important than their behavior. Ask what the child thinks the player’s contribution to the team is.
Point out that no player can win a team game on their own, so it’s important for members to work well
together.
Another thing to focus on is what the commentators say. Do they frown on bad behavior from
players, think it’s amusing or even consider it’s a good thing? What about the officials? If they let players
get away with a clear foul, parents can discuss with children whether this is right and what effect it has on
the game. Look too at the reactions of coaches and managers. Do they accept losing with good grace or
scowl and show a bad attitude? Parents can use this to talk about attitudes to winning and losing and to
remind children that both are part of sport.
However, what children learn from watching sports is by no means all negative and parents should
make sure they accentuate the positives too. They should emphasise to children the high reputation that
well-behaved players have, not just with their teammates but also with spectators and the media. They
can focus on the contribution made by such players during a game, discussing how valuable they are in
the team. In the interviews after a game, point out to a child that the well-behaved sportspeople don’t
gloat when they win or sulk when they lose. And parents can stress how well these people conduct
themselves in their personal lives and the good work they do for others when not playing. In other words,
parents should get their children to focus on the positive role models, rather than the antics of the badly
behaved but often more publicized players.
(Adapter from “New English File – Advanced” by Will Maddox)
Question 36. Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The importance of team spirit in sport
B. The influence of model sportspeople on children
C. Moral lessons for children from watching sports
D. Different attitudes toward bad behavior in sport
Question 37. The word “bolstered” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. inspired B. represented C. energized D. reinforced
Question 38. According to paragraph 2, what should parents teach their children through watching
sports?
A. Cheating is frowned upon by the majority of players.
B. A team with badly-behaved players will not win a game.
C. A player’s performance is of greater value than his behavior.
D. Collaboration is fundamental to any team’s success.
Question 39. The word “accentuate” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______.
A. highlight B. embolden C. consolidate D. actualize
Question 40. The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
 A. children B. spectators C. teammates D. parents
Question 41. Which of the following about sport is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Misconduct from sportspeople may go unpunished despite the presence of officials.
B. A well-behaved player enjoys a good reputation among his teammates, spectators and the media.
C. Reactions of coaches and managers when their teams lose a game may be of educational value.
D. Many sportspeople help others so as to project good images of themselves.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The media tend to turn the spotlight more on sportspeople’s wrongdoings than on their good deeds.
B. The well-behaved players in a game invariably display desirable conducts when not playing.
C. Players with good attitudes make a greater contribution to their teams’ budgets than others.
D. Well-mannered players sometimes display strong emotions after winning or losing a game.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 43. I have lived in this city for 15 years. My family had moved here when I was 10 years old.
A. have lived B. had moved C. for D. was
Question 44: Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world which can have a stimulating effect
on humans because of their caffeine content.

A. the B. stimulating C. humans D. their

Question 45: Public speaking is quite a frightening experience for many people as it can produce a
status of mind similar to panic.
A. quite B. frightening C. status D. panic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 46: They last saw each other six months ago. 
A. They haven't seen each other for six months.
B. They started seeing each other six months ago.
C. They have seen each other for six months.
D. They didn't see each other six months ago.
Question 47: “I’ll help you repair the washing machine”, he said to Jenny.
A. He admitted helping Jenny repair the washing machine.
B. He denied helping Jenny repair the washing machine.
C. He promised to help Jenny repair the washing machine.
D. He refused to help Jenny repair the washing machine.
Question 48: It’s likely that they will do volunteer work in remote and mountainous areas this summer.
A. They should do volunteer work in remote and mountainous areas this summer.
B. They may do volunteer work in remote and mountainous areas this summer.
C. They need to do volunteer work in remote and mountainous areas this summer.
D. They must do volunteer work in remote and mountainous areas this summer.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
49: I didn’t arrive in time. I wasn’t able to see him off.
A. Although I was late, I could see him off.
B. I wish I had arrived in time to see him off.
C. I wish I arrived in time so I could see him off.
D. If I arrived in time, I could see him off.
Question 50: Jimmy took up rock climbing. He overcame his fear of heights only then.
A. Only after Jimmy overcame his fear of heights did he took up climbing.
B. But for taking up rock climbing, Jimmy would have overcome his fear of heights.
C. Not until Jimmy overcame his fear of heights did he took up climbing.
D. Only when Jimmy took up rock climbing did he overcome his fear of heights.

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