SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPTQG NĂM 2023

HÀ TĨNH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 05 trang)
Họ, tên thí sinh: ……………………………
Số báo danh: ……………………………

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 1: "Have you reached the top of that mountain before?" asked her friend
A. Her friend asked her if had she reached the top of that mountain before
B. Her friend asked her if she has reached the top of that mountain before.
C. Her friend asked her if has she reached the top of that mountain before.
D. Her friend asked her if she had reached the top of that mountain before.
Question 2: They haven't taken a vacation for years.
A. It's years since they didn't take a vacation. B. They last took a vacation years ago.
C. They have a vacation to take every year D. They have taken a vacation annually.
Question 3: It's likely that he has a cold rather than the flu.
A. He might have a cold rather than the flu. B. He can't have a cold rather than the flu.
C. He needn't have a cold rather than the flu. D. He must have a cold rather than the flu.
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 4: Studies have shown that animals have some level of consciousness and an ability to
experience emotions.
A. activities B. awareness C. happiness D. possibilities
Question 5: The company is looking to establish a new office in the downtown area.
A. found B. destroy C. harm D. rebuild
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 6: The traffic was so congested. He missed his important interview.
A. If the traffic hadn't been so congested, he would have missed his important interview.
B. If the traffic hadn't been so congested, he wouldn't have missed his important interview.
C. If only the traffic wasn't so congested, he wouldn't miss his important interview.
D. Provided that the traffic wasn't so congested, he wouldn't have missed his important interview.
Question 7: The package was delivered to the wrong address. She then discovered that.
A. Not until she discovered that was the package delivered to the wrong address.
B. Only later she discovered that was the package delivered to the wrong address.
C. Not until was the package delivered to the wrong address, she discovered that.
D. Only later did she discover that the package was delivered to the wrong address.
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 8: Matthew and Emily arc talking about their class's presentation.
- Matthew : I think the presentation is a bit disorganized.”
- Emily: "_________. It’s really logic and easy to understand."
A. I don’t agree B. Exactly right C. I can’t agree more D. Great idea
Question 9: Claire is talking to Emma in the schoolyard.

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- Claire. "Would you like to go for a hike with me this Saturday?”
- Emma: "__________. What time will we start?”
A. Congratulations B. No. thanks C. Good luck D. Yes I’d love to
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 10: The inconsiderate behavior of her neighbor made her soothe with annoyance and frustration
A B C D
Question 11: He looks through his old photo album to reminisce about his childhood memories last night.
A B C D
Question 12: He a wrote detailed plan so that he could use them for his official presentation
A B C D

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 13 to 17.
Dubai is like no other place on Earth. It is the world capital of living large – a city of big business, luxury
hotels, skyscrapers and huge shopping malls. In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful trading port.
People from all over the world stopped in Dubai to do business. But it was still a small city, and most
people lived as fishermen, merchants, or by raising animals. Then in 1966, oil was discovered. In time, this
brought a lot of money into the region, and soon, Dubai began to change.
Today Dubai is one of the world’s most influential business centers. In fact, each year most of the city’s
annual earnings come from business, not oil. The city is also a global trading port. Recently Dubai has
become a popular spot for tourists. People from abroad come to relax on its beaches, and every year,
millions visit just to go shopping. Dubai is also one of the world's fastest growing cities. Construction is
everywhere. Buildings (some of the tallest on Earth) are built in months. The city also has a number of man-
made islands.
Many people welcome the city's growth. But an increasing number of Dubai natives have concerns
about the speed of change. As Mohammad Al Abbar, a Dubai businessman, says, “We must always
remember where we came from. Our kids must know we worked very, very hard to get where we are now,
and there's a lot more work to do.”
(Adapted from Reading Explorer 1)
Question 13: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Dubai, a fast growing city B. Dubai and oil discovery
C. Dubai, a city for shopping D. Dubai and business centers
Question 14: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to______.
A. region B. Earth C. world D. Dubai
Question 15: According to the passage. Dubai's yearly income today is from______.
A. business B. tourism C. oil D. trading port
Question 16: The word concerns in paragraph 3 mostly means______.
A. beliefs B. worries C. honors D. interests
Question 17: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Only local people visit to go shopping in Dubai.
B. All islands in Dubai are natural.
C. Dubai today is quite distinct from it before 1966.
D. Dubai used to be a successful global trading port.
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 18: A. permit B. prefer C. answer D. admit

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Question 19: A. dialogue B. battery C. chemical D. apartment
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 questions from 20 to 26.
Soft skills are essential for success in both personal and professional settings. These are the
interpersonal and social skills that allow us to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and adapt
to new situations. For teenagers, developing these skills can be particularly important because they face
the challenges of adolescence and prepare for college and careers.
One of the most essential soft skills for teenagers is communication. This involves not only speaking
clearly and accurately but also listening actively and empathetically. Effective communication skills can help
teenagers build stronger relationships with peers, teachers, and parents, and can also enhance their
performance in school and other activities.
Another important soft skill for teenagers is teamwork. This involves working collaboratively with
others towards a common goal, being open to feedback and constructive criticism, and contributing
positively to group dynamics. By developing strong teamwork skills, teenagers can improve their ability to
work with others and achieve collective goals.
Other important soft skills for teenagers include adaptability and emotional intelligence. Adaptability
involves being able to adjust to new situations and environments, and to learn from failures and setbacks.
Emotional intelligence involves understanding one’s own emotions and those of others, and using this
understanding to build better relationships and respond appropriately to different situations.
Therefore, by developing strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and emotional intelligence
skills, teenagers can become more effective and successful in their personal and professional lives. Parents,
teachers, and other adults can play a critical role in supporting teenagers’ development of these skills by
providing opportunities for practice and feedback, modeling positive behaviors, and offering guidance and
support as needed.
(Adapted from https://scholarpath.com/)
Question 20: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. Critical Soft Skills for Teenagers to Succeed in Life
B. Academic Skills for Teenagers to Prepare for College
C. Teenagers and the Challenges of College and Career
D. Teenagers and How to Communicate Effectively
Question 21: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to______.
A. teenagers B. situations C. careers D. skills
Question 22: The word enhance in paragraph 2 mostly means______.
A. drop B. improve C. decrease D. remain
Question 23: According to paragraph 4, Emotional intelligence helps teenagers______.
A. learn from setbacks B. adjust to new situations
C. build better relationships D. learn from failures
Question 24: The word guidance in paragraph 5 mostly means______.
A. discussion B. opportunities C. advice D. argument
Question 25: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the soft skills for
teenagers?
A. adaptability B. collective goals C. communication D. teamwork
Question 26: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Effective communication can only help teenagers perform better at school.
B. Teenagers who lack strong soft skills may struggle with work-life balance.
C. Without teamwork, teenagers cannot develop any important soft skills.
D. Developing emotional intelligence helps teenagers learn from failures and setbacks.

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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.
Question 27: A. tide B. child C. wind D. hike
Question 28: A. chance B. child C. church D. school
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 29: They hope that their product _______ by many customers.
A. was buying B. will be bought C. buys D. will buy
Question 30: They are bored _______ their current hobbies.
A. to B. with C. from D. on
Question 31: They will take a break _______.
A. as soon as they had reached the top of the mountain
B. when they reached the top of the mountain
C. after they reach the top of the mountain
D. by the time they reached the top of the mountain
Question 32: He is part of a _______ circle and belongs to an exclusive club.
A. socialize B. socially C. society D. social
Question 33: The beauty of nature can be found all over _______ world
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. a D. the
Question 34: Cooking at home is _______ than eating out at restaurants.
A. healthiest B. the healthiest C. healthier D. healthy
Question 35: A thief broke into her house while Chloe _______ in the bedroom.
A. was sleeping B. sleeps C. is sleeping D. slept
Question 36: We should avoid _______ any sudden movements around the wild animals.
A. making B. make C. to make D. made
Question 37: The university provides on-campus _______ with a fully-equipped kitchen for its students.
A. destination B. adventure C. vacation D. accommodation
Question 38: We were supposed to have a picnic in the park, but the rain _______ and ruined our plans.
A. got down B. turned up C. turned down D. got up
Question 39: She had to _______ her First Certificate Exam three times.
A. make B. cause C. do D. take
Question 40: When served with plain yogurt and sprinkled with pollen, it really is the bee’s _______.
A. knees B. swings C. bellies D. flees
Question 41: Workers _______ innovative ways to solve problems can make valuable contributions to
their organization.
A. are found B. found C. finding D. are finding
Question 42: A few people on the committee supported the proposal but they were _____ by those against
it.
A. outweighed B. overestimated C. outvoted D. overstaffed
Question 43: She is pretty good at singing, _______?
A. didn't she B. is she C. isn’t she D. does she
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 44: When I'm around my crush, I become a bundle of nerves and can't form coherent sentences.
A. concerned B. worried C. bothered D. relaxed

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Question 45: The family gathered together to mourn the loss of their beloved grandmother.
A. suffer B. celebrate C. regret D. disappoint
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 46 to 50.
How long do you sleep every night? Think of all the things you could do instead of wasting every night
sleeping! The idea of never sleeping might sound great, but getting a good night's sleep isn't a waste of
time - it's vital for our health. (46) _______ , we have to sleep to stay healthy.
Most people need more than seven hours' sleep a night, and teenagers might need more than that -
around nine hours. Research shows that if you sleep for four to five hours, you get more (47) _______ (like
coughs and colds) than if you sleep for at least seven hours. This is because tiredness (48) _______ your
immune system weaker. If you don’t sleep enough, you can also get headaches, and your sight can get
worse. Being too tired changes (49) _______ hormones, too. This change in hormones can affect your skin
and give you pimples, and it can also make you eat too much. Scientists found that tired people prefer fast
food to healthy food, and they eat around 549 more calories per day than people who sleep well. All of this
can affect your mood, and many teenagers (50) _______ don't get enough sleep feel angrier and more
miserable than people who do.
(Adapted from Oxford Metro Student’s Book)
Question 46: A. Although B. Therefore C. Because D. However.
Question 47: A. illnesses B. treatments C. remedies D. symptoms
Question 48: A. brings B. does C. takes D. makes
Question 49: A. much B. every C. some D. each
Question 50: A. which B. who C. whom D. when
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