BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NẢM 2020 - ĐỢT 2

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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 1: Mrs Brown and Mrs Smith are talking about teaching teamwork skills to children.
- Mrs Brown: “Teamwork skills should be taught to children.”
- Mrs Smith: “_________. They are necessary for their future life.”
A. I don’t either. B. I totally agree with you.
C. You’re wrong. D. You're welcome.
Question 2: Sarah is talking to Jim at her birthday party.
- Sarah: "Thanks for your amazing gift.”
- Jim: ” _________”
A. I’m afraid not. B. I'm glad you like it. C. What nonsense! D. That’s terrible.

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 3: A. sight B. rice C. ship D. time
Question 4: A. plans B. mends C. flows D. knocks

Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate theword that differsfrom the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 5: A. chemistry B. badminton C. decision D. applicant
Question 6: A. finish B. divide C. attend D. employ

Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 7: The manager failed to _________ his anger and started to shout at his staff uncontrollably.
A. detain B. comprise C. include D. contain
Question 8: If Linda _________ here now, she could enjoy the party with us.
A. will be B. would be C. were D. are
Question 9: Bob is fond _________ going swimming in his free time.
A. on B. at C. with D. of
Question 10: _________ poor need more help in this difficult time.
A. А B. An C. The D. Ø (no article)
Question 11: When James was in Vietnam, he tried a _________ of Vietnamese dishes.
A. variety B. variously C. various D. vary
Question 12: My grandfather still leads an active life _________ his old age.
A. despite B. because C. because of D. although
Question 13: Sue argued till she was _________ in the face, but she couldn't change her husband’s mind.
A. black B. blue C. yellow D. purple
Question 14: You can sing this song, _________?
A. haven't you B. didn’t you C. can’t you D. won’t you
Question 15: Alex needs to _________ the habit of staying up late in order to stay healthy.
A. make B. break C. raise D. take
Question 16: Little Johnny was very excited at the toy cars _________ in the shop window.
A. were displaying B. were displayed C. displaying D. displayed
Question 17: _________, we’ll go out for a drink.
A. After you had finished worked B. As soon as you finish work
C. When you finished work D Once you finished work
Question 18: They _________ hiking in spite of the bad weather.
A. turned down B. looked after C. went on D. took off

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Question 19: Jack agreed _________ children out for an ice cream.
A. taken B. taking C. to take D. take
Question 20: Angela is dclightcd as she has just received a _________ for hitting sales targets.
A. wage B. money C. salary D. bonus
Question 21: Roger and I have been friends since we first _________ in 2015.
A. met B. was meeting C. will meet D. meet

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 22: Richard used to have trouble learning English until he met his current teacher, who has helped
him a lot.
A. progress B. advice C. enjoyment D. difficulty
Question 23: Bill’s company has established a successful relationship with a local factory which is
now its major supplier.
A. formed B. destroyed C. quitted D. expected

Mark the letter А, 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 24: Michael has a great sense of humour, and his jokes are a a constant source of amusement to
us all.
A. continuous B. rare C. terrible D. regular
Question 25: Many young people tend to pay through the nose for the latest models of smartphones, which
go out of fashion soon afterwards.
A. spend a small amount of money B. waste a lot of money
C. charge a small sum of money D. pay a large amount of money

Mark the letter А, B., C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Starships were one of my elder sister’s favourite songs when she was at university.
A B C D
Question 27: The students can take part in a lot of activities such as dancing, paint, and playing sports after
school. A B C D

Question 28: Given its recent cancellations of numerous flights, many people have expressed doubts about the
A B C
reliance of the airline.
D => reliability

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 29: “I worked as a part-time waiter last summer,” said Tim.
A. Tim said that I had worked as a part-time waiter last summer.
B. Tim said that I had worked as a part-time waiter the previous summer.
C. Tim said that he would work as a part-time waiter last summer.
D. Tim said that he had worked as a part-time waiter the previous summer.
Question 30: The workers at the factory are required to wear protective clothing
A. The workers at the factory shouldn’t wear protective clothing.
B. The workers at the factory must wear protective clothing.
C. The workers at the factory needn’t wear protective clothing.
D The workers at the factory may wear protective clothing.
Question 31: Kent plays volleyball better than I do.
A. I don’t play volleyball as well as Kent does. B. Kent plays volleyball as well as I do.
C. Kent doesn't play volleyball better than I do. D. I play volleyball better than Kent does.

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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 32: Sex education is very important. Many schools have begun teaching it to their students.
A. Important as sex education is, many schools have begun teaching it to their students.
B. It is only when their students grasp the importance of sex education that many schools begin
teaching it.
C. Such is the importance of sex education that many schools have begun teaching It to
their students.
D. Not until their students are aware of the importance of sex education will many schools begin
teaching it.
Question 33: Social distancing was effective. The rate of Covid-19 infection was kept under control.
A. If social distancing had been effective, the rate of Covid-19 infection wouldn’t have been kept under
conưol.
B. Without effective social distancing, the rate of Covid-19 infection would have been kept under
control.
C. But for effective social distancing, the rate of Covid-19 infection would be kept under control.
D. If it hadn't been for effective social distancing, the rate of Covid-19 infection wouldn t
have been kept under control.

Read the following passage and mark the letter А, B., C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that bestfits each ofthe numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
PEER PRESSURE
Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. (34) _________
adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to make friends, which can bring on illness or
(35) _________ in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel under enormous
pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as others. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very
common in today’s society.
Advertising is claimed to contribute a lot to the social pressures teenagers experience. Advertisers know how
important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, (36) _________ they try to
persuade teenagers that certain products will make them popular with their classmates.
Sadly, many teenagers act (37) _________ and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them.
Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug abuse or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to
learn to say ‘no’ to social pressure and to find friends (38) _________ they can talk things over with when they
have a problem.
(Adapted from Mastering Use of English by Georgia Graham with Апnа Johnson)

Question 34: A. Each B. Any C. Every D. Many

Question 35: A. lead B. result C. induce D. cause
Question 36: A. nor B. till C. so D. but
Question 37: A. irrelevantly B. informally C. irresponsibly D. inconsiderably
Question 38: A. which B. why C. where D. who

Read the following passage and mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many families, despite the
fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent
of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70 per cent. This
ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework
should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were
satisfied to perform 80 per cent if their husband did the remainder. Research has shown that if levels increase
beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men
the increased amount is just 90 minutes. So the labour division becomes unbalanced. It is the inequality and

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loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes
household chores as thankless and unfulfilling. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by the
chores in addition to theіг professional duties.
In cases where men perform most of thе housework, results were similar. The research showed that the least
distressed people are thosе who have an equal share. The research concludes, “Everybody benefits from sharing
the housework. Even for the women keeping house, a shared division of labour is important. If you decide to
stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house.”
(Adapted from Achieve IELTS 1, by Louis Harrison and Caroline Cushen)

Question 39: Which is thе most suitable title for the passage?
A. Benefits of Doing Household Chores for Working Women
B. Men's Doing Household Chores Causes Stress
C. Housekeeping Guide for Working Men
D. An Equal Share of Housework Makes a Happy Relationship
Question 40: In the survey mentioned in paragraph 1, men said that they _________.
A. did not share the housework when they had jobs
B. cont ributed 70 per cent of the total housework
C. did around 37 per cent of the total housework
D. shared half of the total housework
Question 41: The phrase “the remainder” in paragraph 2 mostly means _________.
A. the majority B. the worst C. the rest D. the best
Question 42: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. women B. percentages C. husbands D. levels
Question 43: According to the study in the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Working women believed that household chores should be shared equally.
B. The amount of time spent doing housework for a married man is under 90 minutes.
C. Women tend to spend less time on household chores after getting married.
D. Working men do not feel distressed doing a larger share of household chores.

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 44 to 50.
The word ‘grandparents' is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assume. It
emphasises the vital part they play in family life. With a wealth of old world experience behind them, and with
the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support
and stability in an ever-changing world.
The underlying sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous. Grandparents perform a balancing act
between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at
times, muted at others. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable.
Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and their children. Rebellious, independent children who
are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of grandparents can
be very important provided they act as impartial judges and are able to convey this feeling to both parties.
Grandchildren, in most cases, prefer to listen to their grandparents rather than their parents, who often find
themselves up against a brick wall.
One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values,
beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. However, instilling beliefs and values is not as
easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago. Then, no questions were asked and there was an implicit sense of trust.
With changing times and changing outlooks, children have started to question the validity of everything around
them. Globalisation has eroded their sense of belonging and weakened identification with their roots. Science
and technology force them to doubt every traditional belief.
Parents, who have so many demands on their time, are perhaps not in the best position to instil traditional
values in their offspring. Children are very demanding and grandparents, without appearing to be pushy, have
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tremendous ease. Any nation’s traditional culture is rich and varied, but how many children recognise this?
Grandparents can teach them to value cultural traditions and thereby inform their moral development.
(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines)

Question 44: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The Role of Grandparents in Children’s Upbringing
B. Grandparents as Versatile Educators in Their Neighbourhoods
C. The Importance of Early Education to a Child’s Academic Performance
D. The Education of Children during Their Formative Years
Question 45: The word “metamorphose” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _________.
A. depart B. form C. change D. return
Question 46: According to the passage, in a modern household _________.
A. children’s needs should be prioritised over their parents’
B. grandparents’ rich experience can come in handy
C. children can act as a go-between for their parents
D. the role of grandparents must be imperial at all times
Question 47: The phrase “at loggerheads” in paragraph 3 mostly means
A. complaining B. disagreeing C. conversing D. sharing
Question 48: The word “who” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. parents B. judges C. children D. grandparents
Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Children nowadays have a stronger sense of family, values, beliefs, and principles.
B. Children these days have started to re-examine traditional beliefs and values.
C. As a rule, children prefer their parents’ advice to their grandparents’.
D. The task of imparting knowledge and values to children was neglected in the past.
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Without guidance, children may fail to appreciate the cultural traditions of their nations.
B. In general, working parents are in the best position to impart values to their children.
C. Compared to grandparents, parents have a stronger sense of responsibility towards their families.
D. Children in families with grandparents tend to experience more trust issues than others.

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