KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023

ĐỀ SỐ 16 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Mark the letter A,B,C,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. debt B. cube C. doubt D. limb
Question 2: A. sight B. like C. kite D. trip
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. extinct B. happen C. maintain D. remind
Question 4: A. strawberry B. papaya C. pineapple D. mandarin
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: Susan usually stays up late,____________?
A. is she B. isn’t she C. does she D. doesn’t she
Question 6: The story “Mat Biec” I’ve just read _________ by Nguyen Nhat Anh.
A. were written B. was written C. was written from D. wrote by
Question 7: Many centuries ago at Karnak, in ancient Egypt, on ______ east bank of the Nile ______ great
temple arose.
A. Ø/some B. an/Ø C. the/the D. the/a
Question 8: In my opinion, Banh Mi is far _________ than Pizza.
A. delicious B. deliciouser C. more delicious D. much delicious
Question 9: Phat was the only person _______ early in the meeting.
A. coming B. to come C. came D. who come
Question 10: When I last saw him, he________in London.
A. is living B. has been living C. was living D. lived
Question 11: Shopkeepers too were notorious ______ the “trading lies” their businesses obliged them to
tell.
A. of B. to C. for D. with
Question 12: Mr. Minh Nhi will buy the newest Mercedes ________.
A. by the time he won lottery B. when he will win lottery
C. as soon as he wins lottery D. after he had won lottery
Question 13: The local health clinic is relying on ________ to run the office and answer the phones.
A. spectators B. surgeons C. volunteers D. electrician
Question 14: The local authority asked for a __________contribution from the community to repair roads
and bridges.
A. volunteer B. voluntary C. voluntarily D. voluntariness
Question 15: Such approaches should be supported and mainstreamed in health interventions in order
to________ positive behavior change.
A. put off B. set off C. bring about D. hold up
Question 16: Cutting out single-use plastic water bottles is one way you can _______ a difference.
A. make B. do C. take D. give
Question 17: Even if that laptop is the most expensive in the store, it doesn’t _________ mean that it is the
best.
A. severely B. valuably C. doubtfully D. necessarily
Question 18: Don’t give me an answer now – _____ on it and tell me whenever you’re ready.
A. walk B. think C. sleep D. make
Question 19: The $10,000 loan from the bank helped her ________ her own business.
A. starting B. starts C. to start D. started
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: First prize is a fortnight in Australia and second prize is a month in Phu Quoc.
A. two nights B. two weeks C. two days D. two months
Question 21: The herbicide that farmers spray on their crops can damage people's health.
A. poison that kills weeds B. poison that kills snails
C. poison that kills insects D. poison that kills wild animals
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: 'If we continue to deplete our planet’s natural resources, we will damage the environment
significantly.
A. ignore B. conserve C. reduce D. exhaust
Question 23: Duggie was famed for his never say die attitude and was named player of the year for the
3rd time in 1991.
A. willing B. eager C. timid D. explicit
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.
Question 24: Anna and Bill are having dinner in Bill’s house.
Anna: "This dish is really nice!"
Bill:"________. It's called yakitori, and it's made with chicken livers."
A. It's my pleasure. B. Sure, I'll be glad to.
C. I'm glad you like it. D. I guess you're right.
Question 25: Tony and Alice are discussing about life in the future.
Tony: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.”
Alice:“_________________”
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 on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Pets can improve your life.
The role of animals in helping people recover from a range of health and emotional problem has long
been widely recognized. Now a survey (26) _______is reported in the Journal of Personality and Social
Psychology appears to show that owning a pet can benefit healthy individuals, too. A number of
experiments, (27) _______ by two universities in the United States, indicate that pet owners are generally
happier, healthier, fitter, more confident and better able to cope with everyday issues than non – owners.
The researchers discovered that individuals have just as close a relationship with the key people in their
lives in other words family and friends, (28) _______ they have with their pets. And although they found
no (29) _______that people choose emotional relationship with pets over relationships with (30) _______
people, a study of universities showed that owning a pet helped them get over the break-up of a
relationship with a partner.
(Source: www.the first trainer.com/)
Question 26: A. which B. who C. where D. when
Question 27: A. carried B. conducted C. governed D. operated
Question 28: A. because B. because of C. as D. although
Question 29: A. testimony B. support C. evidence D. indication
Question 30: A. other B. a lot of C. another D. every
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
The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the disruptive
force that it was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study found that
79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the
world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.
 Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as
divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young
and old, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents
are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young
adults.
If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is
twofold.
First, the two largest areas of difference—technology and music—are less emotionally charged than
political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in
technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its
own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.
Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation
as superior to their own generation—clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't
trust anyone over thirty." According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in
moral values, work ethic and respect for others.
(Adapted from www.verywellfamily.com)
Question 31: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Generation gap doesn’t cause a big problem in American families.
B. Different points of view are the main problem between generations in America.
C. The generation gap in the past was different from that in modern time.
D. The areas of differences in generation gap have changed over the years.
Question 32: The word “divisive” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. agreeing B. positive C. serious D. discordant
Question 33: What are the two reasons why large differences between generations don’t cause
disagreement?
A. The generosity of the elder generation and the attitude of the younger generation.
B. The different styles of music and the knowledge of the elder generation.
C. The major aspects of differences between generations and the respect to the elder generation.
D. The pride of the elder generation and the obedience of the younger one
Question 34: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to __________.
A. the older generation’s B. the younger generation’s
C. supervisor’s D. over-thirty people’s
Question 35: According to the passage, which is NOT true?
A. The majority of Americans agree generations’ viewpoint to be the major differences.
B. Technology is one of the two biggest areas creating the gap between the old and the young.
C. Grandparents feel uncomfortable with their grandchildren because of their better technology skills.
D. The elderly in America are admired in moral values, work ethic and respect for others.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
People are living longer and, in some parts of the world, healthier lives. This represents one of the
crowning achievements of the last century, but also a significant challenge. Longer lives must be planned
for. Societal aging may affect economic growth and lead to many other issues, including the sustainability
of families, the ability of states and communities to provide resources for older citizens, and international
relations. The Global Burden of Disease, a study conducted by the World Health Organization, predicts a
very large increase in age-related chronic disease in all regions of the world. Dealing with this will be a
significant challenge for all countries’ health services.
Population aging is driven by declines in fertility and improvements in health and longevity. In more
developed countries, falling fertility beginning in the early 1900’s has resulted in current levels being
below the population replacement rate of two live births per woman. Perhaps the most surprising
demographic development of the past 20 years has been the pace of fertility decline in many less developed
countries. In 2006, for example, the total fertility rate was at or below the replacement rate in 44 less
developed countries.
 One central issue for policymakers in regard to pension funds is the relationship between the official
retirement age and actual retirement age. Over several decades in the latter part of the 20th century, many
of the more developed nations lowered the official age at which people become fully entitled to public
pension benefits. This was propelled by general economic conditions, changes in welfare philosophy, and
private pension trends. Despite the recent trend toward increased workforce participation at older ages, a
significant gap between official and actual ages of retirement persists. This trend is emerging in rapidly
aging developing countries as well. Many countries already have taken steps towards much-needed reform
of their old-age social insurance programs. One common reform has been to raise the age at which workers
are eligible for full public pension benefits. Another strategy for bolstering economic security for older
people has been to increase the contributions by workers. Other measures to enhance income for older
people include new financial instruments for private savings, tax incentives for individual retirement
savings, and supplemental occupational pension plans.
As life expectancy increases in most nations, so do the odds of different generations within a family
coexisting. In more developed countries, this has manifested itself as the ‘beanpole family,’ a vertical
extension of family structure characterized by an increase in the number of living generations within a
lineage and a decrease in the number of people within each generation. As mortality rates continue to
improve, more people in their 50’s and 60’s will have surviving parents, aunts, and uncles. Consequently,
more children will know their grandparents and even their great-grandparents, especially their great-
grandmothers. There is no historical precedent for a majority of middle-aged and older adults having living
parents.
(Adapted from https://www.ielts-mentor.com)
Question 36: Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the author in the passage?
A. To present a synopsis of the causes and effects of the aging population.
B. To provide an overview of the drawbacks of the world’s aging population.
C. To suggest some effective solutions to deal with the rapid increase of the aging population.
D. To prove the significant contribution of the aging population to the world economy.
Question 37: As mentioned in the first paragraph, the following aspects will be influenced by the aging in
the society, EXCEPT ___________.
A. the stable progress of families B. social welfare
C. medical care D. technology achievements
Question 38: What does the word “This” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. public pension benefits
B. the reduction of the official age entirely pensioned
C. the relationship between the official retirement age and actual retirement age
D. central issue
Question 39: The word “eligible” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. entitled B. unqualified C. mature D. devoted
Question 40: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the measure of old-age social insurance
programs?
A. The decrease in the age the elderly can receive pension.
B. The encouragement the elderly to contribute more in economy.
C. Enacting many policies to increase their income before retirement.
D. Widening the gap between official and actual ages of retirement.
Question 41: The word “manifested” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ________.
A. illustrated B. demonstrated C. proved D. recognized
Question 42: What is the benefit of aging mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. The mortality rates are decreasing.
B. People will have the chance to live with their parents longer.
C. Children are likely to live in an extended family with more brothers and sisters.
D. The life expectancy is being improved.
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: He didn’t meet her even one time since they said goodbye together.
A. together B. didn’t meet C. since D. said
Question 44: I bought an interesting book last week, but I cannot find them now.
A. interesting B. bought C. cannot D. them
Question 45: The organization works on the principals that all members have the same rights.
A. the same rights B. principals C. works D. The
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: She began to play the piano three years ago.
A. She has played the piano since three years. B. She has played the piano for three years
C. She doesn’t play the piano now. D. She stops playing the piano now.
Question 47: “I’ll help you repair this washing machine, Jenny”, he said.
A. He admitted helping Jenny repair that washing machine.
B. He denied helping Jenny repair that washing machine.
C. He promised to help Jenny repair that washing machine.
D. He refused to help Jenny repair that washing machine.
Question 48: You are supposed to be here at 9 a.m, but it is 11 a.m now.
A. You needn’t have been here two hours ago.
B. You must have been here two hours ago.
C. You should have been here two hours ago.
D. You oughtn’t to have been here two hours ago.
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 did not do a careful preparation for the final test.I got the disappointing result.
A. If I hadn’t prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got the disappointing result.
B. If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got the disappointing result.
C. If I didn’t prepare carefully for the final test, I would not get the disappointing result.
D. If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I wouldn’t have got the disappointing result.
Question 50: I posted the letter. I realized that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.
A. Only after posting the letter did I realize that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.
B. Hardly had I realized that I had forgotten to put on a stamp when I posted the letter.
C. Not only did I realize that I had forgotten to put a stamp on the letter but I posted it as well.
D. No sooner had I posted the letter than I forgot to put on a stamp.

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CÂU HỎI THAY THẾ (GV có thể thay thế các câu ở mục này lên các câu tương ứng
trong đề để tránh trường hợp search trên mạng hoặc dùng làm câu hỏi ôn tập đề cũ đã làm)

Question 13: She does voluntary work for the Red Cross two days a week.

Question 15: People hope that the government’s effort to bring about changes to society is worth
the current investment.

Question 19: The fact that something is cheap doesn't necessarily mean it's of low quality.

PHIẾU KIỂM TRA BÀI ( GV dùng phiếu này sau khi học sinh làm đề xong hoặc ở
đầu buổi học tiếp theo để kiểm tra lại các cấu trúc quan trọng đã làm trong đề )

1. n_________________ for = tai tiếng vì

2. v____________ (v, n) = làm tình nguyện, tình nguyện viên

3. v____________ (adj) = tự nguyện, tự giác

4. v____________ (adv) = một cách tự nguyện, một cách tự giác

5. v____________ (n) = sự tình nguyện

7. m________ a d___________ = tạo ra sự khác biệt (thường là tích cực)

8. sl________ on it = suy nghĩ kĩ càng

9. f__________ n___________ = two weeks = 2 tuần liền

10. n________ s______ d______ (quyết tâm, bản lĩnh) # t________ (nhút nhát, rụt rè)

11. c_______________ e________________ = tiến hành thí nghiệm

12. d_____________ = d_______________ = gây bất đồng, bất hòa

13. e_______________ = e________________ = đủ tư cách, đủ điều kiện

14. m________________ = d_______________ = biểu thị, biểu diễn

15. p______________ (hiệu trưởng)/p________________ (nguyên tắc)