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1. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 02 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã Đề 634 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 01. I'm really tired. I need to take forty winks. A. take a napB. take in fresh airC. take some restD. take some whiskey 02. I have been trying all morning to get in touch with Ms. Green, but her phone is always busy. A. to communicate withB. to see face-to-face C. to give her cheeks a touchD. to set a date with 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. 03.A. castleB. nestle C. fastenD. pistol 04.A. doubtB. climb C. subtleD. club 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 05 to 09. The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19), caused by (5) acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January, and a pandemic on 11 March. The virus is primarily (6) between people during close contact, most often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, and talking. The droplets usually fall to the ground or onto surfaces rather than travelling through air (7) long distances. Less commonly, people may become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their face. It is most contagious during the first three days after the onset of symptoms, (8) spread is possible before symptoms appear, and from people who do not show symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of smell. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days but may (9) from two to fourteen days. There is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment. Primary treatment is symptomatic and supportive therapy. 05.A. acuteB. severe C. seriousD. deep 06.A. exposureB. expanse C. spreadD. rolling 07.A. atB. on C. overD. through 08.A. althoughB. because C. even ifD. but 09.A. rangeB. list C. workD. arrange 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. 10. A tourist is asking for his direction. ~ Man: “ ,?” ~ Street Warden: “Just take the bus 34 to the center.” A. How can I book a flight to the City?B. Could you show me how to get to the City Hall? C. How can I find this house with the green windows?D. Which is the shortest way to the City Hall? 11. Ian and Levy are talking on the phone. ~ Ian: "Next Thursday is my birthday. , Levy?" ~ Levy: Yes, I’d love to. Thanks. A. Can I go out with you?B. Where shall we find it out? C. Will you come over for a pot of luck?D. Is it OK If I stay home? 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. 12. It (A) has been (B) a long time (C) since we talked to John, (D) isn’t it? A. isn’itB. sinceC. a long timeD. has been 13. Lola's marriage has been (A) arranged by her family. She is (B) marrying a man she (C) hardly knows (D) him. A. hardlyB. himC. marryingD. arranged 14. The company (A) has (B) so little money (C) that it (D) can’t hardly operate anymore. A. that itB. hasC. can’t hardlyD. so 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 15 to 22. Noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is another environmental pollutant. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a byproduct of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it.
2. Unlike the eye, the ear has no lid; therefore noise pen etrates without protection. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear. Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same ways that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America’s number-one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. 15. What was probably the topic of the paragraph that preceded this passage? A. DiseasesB. Environmental pollutants.C. Technology.D. Urban areas. 16. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to A. noiseB. psychological harmC. environmental pollutantD. the quality of life 17. It can be inferred from this passage that the eye A. enjoys greater protection than the ear.B. is damaged by noise C. increases functions.D. responds to fear. 18. What is the author’s definition of noise? A. A byproduct of technologyB. Congestion C. Unwanted soundD. Physical and psychological harm 19. According to the author, which of the following is TRUE? A. Noise is not a serious problem today. B. Noise is a complex problem. C. Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society. D. Noise is America’s number-one problem. 20. The word “accelerate” is closest in meaning to A. grow upB. riseC. speed upD. enlarge 21. What is the author’s main point? A. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health. B. Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem. C. Loud noises signal danger. D. The ear is not like the eye. 22. According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to A. diseaseB. annoyanceC. damageD. danger 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. 23. He was driving very fast. He didn’t know the road was icy. A. If he knew that the road was iev, he wouldn’t have driven so fast. B. If he had known that the road had been icy, he wouldn’t have been driving so fast. C. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast. D. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't be driving so fast. 24. They started for the seaside this morning. It started to rain cats and dogs right after that. A. They had barely started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. B. They had no sooner started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. C. Hardly had they started for the seaside this morning than it rained cats and dogs. D. Had they no sooner started for the seaside than it rained cats and dog. 25. The actor changed his address all the time. He didn't want his debtors to find him. A. The actor changed his address all the time in order for his debtors not to find him. B. The actor changed his address all the time as so that his debtors didn't find him. C. The actor changed his address all the time so as to want his debtors not to find him. D. The actor changed his address all the time in order not want his debtors to find him. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 37. 26. It is hot in the day time but the temperature sharply at night. A. dropsB. slipsC. reducesD. descends 27. Here notebook and report that I promised you last week. A. was theB. is theC. has been aD. are the 28. the weather forecast it will rain heavily later this morning. A. On account ofB. According toC. Because ofD. Due to 29. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling A. tricksB. faultsC. errorsD. mistakes
3. 30. Hugh Jones had never married, choosing to remain all his life. A. singleB. lonelylC. separateD. divorced 31. Going to the pub too often can easily become a bad A. habitB. traditionC. practiceD. custom 32. Tell me there is anything special that you would like to do. A. thatB. soC. ifD. which 33. It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor. A. when sheB. that sheC. so sheD. and she 34. Mrs Tam Vy was left to make all the for the outimg by herself. A. organizationsB. provisionsC. arrangementsD. procedures 35. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A. another fiftyB. the same amount also C. more fifty dollarsD. one other fifty dollars 36. There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen. A. the smaller of whichB. the smaller of them C. smallest of thatD. the smallest of which 37. I can with most things but I cannot stand seeing women crying. A. put onB. put upC. put asideD. put off 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. 38. The switch was too high for him to reach. A. He wasn't tall enough to reach the switch.B. He wasn’t enough tall to reach the switch. C. He wasn’t so tall that he can reach the switch.D. He wasn’t tall enough for reaching the switch. 39. It’s impossible to cross the road because of the traffic. A. The traffic makes it impossible to cross the road. B. The traffic makes it is impossible to cross the road. C. The traffic makes everyone impossible to cross the road. D. The traffic makes people be impossible to cross the road. 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. 40. They are found to be cheek by jowl these days. A. go their separate waysB. get on wellC. have a cold shoulderD. be on good terms 41. I thhink I’ll turn in early tonight. A. go to sleepB. leave for homeC. hand in papersD. wake up 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 42 to 48 THE FLOODING OF NEW ORLEANS Hurricane Katrina, which struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in August 2005, was one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history-both economically and in terms of lives lost. Damage to the city of New Orleans was estimated at more than 22 billion dollars. Over one million people were forced out ofthe city, and nearly 1,500 people lost their lives. The Storm Arrives A day before Hurricane Kanina passed close to New Orleans, residents were ordered to leave the city. Unfortunately, tens of thousands ofpeople ignored the order or were unable to leave. When Hurricane Katrina hit, water broke through the system of levees and flood walls constructed by government engineers. Many people in low-lying sectors of the city were forced up onto their roofs by the flood water and waited for help to come by boat or helicopter. Chaos in the City Circumstances soon grew worse. There were not enough police left in the city, so people were not only exposed to dangerous floodwaters but also to widespread crime. “Most of our people were focused on getting people off roofs and out of the water,” said one police officer. “There were not enough people in the city to rescue and distribute food and water to those who needed help.” Looting of stores was common. “I’ve looted,” said Matthew, 35. “But only to keep my family and myself alive. They left us here for days without any food or water, like we were just supposed to die. So we had to loot or die.” Waiting for Help A borrowed hotel curtain hung over street signs provided shelter for one large extended family. “I was starting to think it was going to be our home forever,” Kenneth, 47, said. “They told us every day that buses were going to take us to shelters. It was just lies and more lies.” People lived without running water or toilets as they waited for help. Dead bodies were left on streets. It was days before the government gained control of the city and the remaining people were taken to safety.
4. Should New Orleans Be Rebuilt? Some experts believe that rebuilding New Orleans isn’t a good idea. Currently, even a hurricane of average strength could cause flooding in the city again. Global warming is raising sea levels each year, and to make things worse, the land beneath New Orleans is sinking at a rate of up to 2.5 centimeters a year. However, despite the risk, two-thirds of the people who left have returned to help rebuild the city they love. 42. In line 25, the phrase up to is closest in meaning to A. more thanB. fromC. as high asD. approximately 43. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Many people think that global warming isn’t actually happening. B. Many people cannot understand why rebuilding New Orleans is a good idea. C. Many people love their city so much they will risk more flooding. D. Many people don’t believe what experts say about rebuilding New Orleans. 44. How many people lost their lives in the flooding of New Orleans? A. 300B. 22C. 2005D. 1,500 45. The verb “loot’ is closest in meaning to A. stealB. grabC. robD. thieve 46. Which of the following is NOT a factor that made the disaster worse? A. slow distribution of food and waterB. people returning to the city C. looting and other crimeD. water breaking through the levees 47. Why did Kenneth say,” It was just lies and more lies”? A. Because no one survived the disaterB. Because there were not enough people. C. Because he had no beds to lie on.D. Because no buses came to help the victims. 48. What is this passage mainly about? A. why New Orleans should be rebuiltB. how Katrina formed C. the impact of Katrina on New OrleansD. how people in New Orleans died in Katrina 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. 49.A. justifyB. journalist C. concentrateD. occurrence 50.A. constantB. consider C. continentD. contents The End
5. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 02 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã Đề 468 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. 01.A. climbB. club C. subtleD. doubt 02.A. fastenB. pistol C. castleD. nestle 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. 03. I thhink I’ll turn in early tonight. A. hand in papersB. go to sleepC. wake upD. leave for home 04. They are found to be cheek by jowl these days. A. have a cold shoulderB. get on wellC. go their separate waysD. be on good terms 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 05 to 09. The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19), caused by (5) acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January, and a pandemic on 11 March. The virus is primarily (6) between people during close contact, most often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, and talking. The droplets usually fall to the ground or onto surfaces rather than travelling through air (7) long distances. Less commonly, people may become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their face. It is most contagious during the first three days after the onset of symptoms, (8) spread is possible before symptoms appear, and from people who do not show symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of smell. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days but may (9) from two to fourteen days. There is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment. Primary treatment is symptomatic and supportive therapy. 05.A. seriousB. deep C. severeD. acute 06.A. spreadB. exposure C. rollingD. expanse 07.A. overB. through C. atD. on 08.A. althoughB. but C. becauseD. even if 09.A. arrangeB. range C. listD. work 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. 10. Ian and Levy are talking on the phone. ~ Ian: "Next Thursday is my birthday. , Levy?" ~ Levy: Yes, I’d love to. Thanks. A. Where shall we find it out?B. Is it OK If I stay home? C. Will you come over for a pot of luck?D. Can I go out with you? 11. A tourist is asking for his direction. ~ Man: “ ,?” ~ Street Warden: “Just take the bus 34 to the center.” A. Which is the shortest way to the City Hall?B. How can I book a flight to the City? C. How can I find this house with the green windows?D. Could you show me how to get to the City Hall? 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. 12. A. contentsB. consider C. constantD. continent 13. A. journalistB. concentrate C. justifyD. occurrence 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. 14. Lola's marriage has been (A) arranged by her family. She is (B) marrying a man she (C) hardly knows (D) him. A. himB. arrangedC. hardlyD. marrying 15. The company (A) has (B) so little money (C) that it (D) can’t hardly operate anymore. A. hasB. can’t hardlyC. that itD. so little 16. It (A) has been (B) a long time (C) since we talked to John, (D) isn’t it? A. sinceB. a long timeC. isn’itD. has been Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
6. 17. I have been trying all morning to get in touch with Ms. Green, but her phone is always busy. A. to give her cheeks a touchB. to communicate with C. to see face-to-faceD. to set a date with 18. I'm really tired. I need to take forty winks. A. take some restB. take in fresh airC. take some whiskeyD. take a nap Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 19 to 30. 19. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling A. mistakesB. tricksC. faultsD. errors 20. Tell me there is anything special that you would like to do. A. ifB. soC. whichD. that 21. It is hot in the day time but the temperature sharply at night. A. slipsB. descendsC. reducesD. drops 22. Hugh Jones had never married, choosing to remain all his life. A. singleB. divorcedC. separateD. lonelyl 23. Mrs Tam Vy was left to make all the for the outimg by herself. A. arrangementsB. provisionsC. organizationsD. procedures 24. Here notebook and report that I promised you last week. A. is theB. was theC. are theD. has been a 25. Going to the pub too often can easily become a bad A. habitB. traditionC. customD. practice 26. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A. one other fifty dollarsB. another fifty C. more fifty dollarsD. the same amount also 27. It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor. A. when sheB. and sheC. so sheD. that she 28. I can with most things but I cannot stand seeing women crying. A. put upB. put onC. put offD. put aside 29. There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen. A. smallest of thatB. the smallest of which C. the smaller of themD. the smaller of which 30. the weather forecast it will rain heavily later this morning. A. On account ofB. Because ofC. According toD. Due to 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 38. Noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is another environmental pollutant. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a byproduct of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it. Unlike the eye, the ear has no lid; therefore noise pen etrates without protection. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear. Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same ways that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America’s number-one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. 31. What is the author’s main point? A. The ear is not like the eye. B. Loud noises signal danger. C. Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem. D. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health. 32. What is the author’s definition of noise? A. Unwanted soundB. Congestion C. Physical and psychological harmD. A byproduct of technology 33. The word “accelerate” is closest in meaning to A. grow upB. speed upC. riseD. enlarge 34. According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to
7. A. annoyanceB. damageC. diseaseD. danger 35. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to A. the quality of lifeB. psychological harmC. noiseD. environmental pollutant 36. According to the author, which of the following is TRUE? A. Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society. B. Noise is America’s number-one problem. C. Noise is not a serious problem today. D. Noise is a complex problem. 37. It can be inferred from this passage that the eye A. is damaged by noiseB. increases functions. C. enjoys greater protection than the ear.D. responds to fear. 38. What was probably the topic of the paragraph that preceded this passage? A. DiseasesB. Environmental pollutants.C. Technology.D. Urban areas. 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. 39. It’s impossible to cross the road because of the traffic. A. The traffic makes it is impossible to cross the road. B. The traffic makes everyone impossible to cross the road. C. The traffic makes it impossible to cross the road. D. The traffic makes people be impossible to cross the road. 40. The switch was too high for him to reach. A. He wasn't tall enough to reach the switch. B. He wasn’t enough tall to reach the switch. C. He wasn’t tall enough for reaching the switch. D. He wasn’t so tall that he can reach the switch. 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 41 to 47. THE FLOODING OF NEW ORLEANS Hurricane Katrina, which struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in August 2005, was one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history-both economically and in terms of lives lost. Damage to the city of New Orleans was estimated at more than 22 billion dollars. Over one million people were forced out ofthe city, and nearly 1,500 people lost their lives. The Storm Arrives A day before Hurricane Kanina passed close to New Orleans, residents were ordered to leave the city. Unfortunately, tens of thousands ofpeople ignored the order or were unable to leave. When Hurricane Katrina hit, water broke through the system of levees and flood walls constructed by government engineers. Many people in low-lying sectors of the city were forced up onto their roofs by the flood water and waited for help to come by boat or helicopter. Chaos in the City Circumstances soon grew worse. There were not enough police left in the city, so people were not only exposed to dangerous floodwaters but also to widespread crime. “Most of our people were focused on getting people off roofs and out of the water,” said one police officer. “There were not enough people in the city to rescue and distribute food and water to those who needed help.” Looting of stores was common. “I’ve looted,” said Matthew, 35. “But only to keep my family and myself alive. They left us here for days without any food or water, like we were just supposed to die. So we had to loot or die.” Waiting for Help A borrowed hotel curtain hung over street signs provided shelter for one large extended family. “I was starting to think it was going to be our home forever,” Kenneth, 47, said. “They told us every day that buses were going to take us to shelters. It was just lies and more lies.” People lived without running water or toilets as they waited for help. Dead bodies were left on streets. It was days before the government gained control of the city and the remaining people were taken to safety. Should New Orleans Be Rebuilt? Some experts believe that rebuilding New Orleans isn’t a good idea. Currently, even a hurricane of average strength could cause flooding in the city again. Global warming is raising sea levels each year, and to make things worse, the land beneath New Orleans is sinking at a rate of up to 2.5 centimeters a year. However, despite the risk, two-thirds of the people who left have returned to help rebuild the city they love. 41. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Many people don’t believe what experts say about rebuilding New Orleans. B. Many people love their city so much they will risk more flooding. C. Many people cannot understand why rebuilding New Orleans is a good idea. D. Many people think that global warming isn’t actually happening. 42. The verb “loot’ is closest in meaning to
8. A. robB. thieveC. stealD. grab 43. How many people lost their lives in the flooding of New Orleans? A. 2005B. 22C. 300D. 1,500 44. What is this passage mainly about? A. how Katrina formedB. why New Orleans should be rebuilt C. the impact of Katrina on New OrleansD. how people in New Orleans died in Katrina 45. Which of the following is NOT a factor that made the disaster worse? A. people returning to the cityB. slow distribution of food and water C. looting and other crimeD. water breaking through the levees 46. In line 25, the phrase up to is closest in meaning to A. approximatelyB. more thanC. as high asD. from 47. Why did Kenneth say,” It was just lies and more lies”? A. Because no buses came to help the victims.B. Because there were not enough people. C. Because he had no beds to lie on.D. Because no one survived the disater 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. 48. He was driving very fast. He didn’t know the road was icy. A. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't be driving so fast. B. If he knew that the road was iev, he wouldn’t have driven so fast. C. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast. D. If he had known that the road had been icy, he wouldn’t have been driving so fast. 49. They started for the seaside this morning. It started to rain cats and dogs right after that. A. Had they no sooner started for the seaside than it rained cats and dog. B. They had no sooner started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. C. They had barely started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. D. Hardly had they started for the seaside this morning than it rained cats and dogs. 50. The actor changed his address all the time. He didn't want his debtors to find him. A. The actor changed his address all the time in order not want his debtors to find him. B. The actor changed his address all the time in order for his debtors not to find him. C. The actor changed his address all the time so as to want his debtors not to find him. D. The actor changed his address all the time as so that his debtors didn't find him. The End
9. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 02 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã đề 575 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 01 to 07. THE FLOODING OF NEW ORLEANS Hurricane Katrina, which struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in August 2005, was one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history-both economically and in terms of lives lost. Damage to the city of New Orleans was estimated at more than 22 billion dollars. Over one million people were forced out ofthe city, and nearly 1,500 people lost their lives. The Storm Arrives A day before Hurricane Kanina passed close to New Orleans, residents were ordered to leave the city. Unfortunately, tens of thousands ofpeople ignored the order or were unable to leave. When Hurricane Katrina hit, water broke through the system of levees and flood walls constructed by government engineers. Many people in low-lying sectors of the city were forced up onto their roofs by the flood water and waited for help to come by boat or helicopter. Chaos in the City Circumstances soon grew worse. There were not enough police left in the city, so people were not only exposed to dangerous floodwaters but also to widespread crime. “Most of our people were focused on getting people off roofs and out of the water,” said one police officer. “There were not enough people in the city to rescue and distribute food and water to those who needed help.” Looting of stores was common. “I’ve looted,” said Matthew, 35. “But only to keep my family and myself alive. They left us here for days without any food or water, like we were just supposed to die. So we had to loot or die.” Waiting for Help A borrowed hotel curtain hung over street signs provided shelter for one large extended family. “I was starting to think it was going to be our home forever,” Kenneth, 47, said. “They told us every day that buses were going to take us to shelters. It was just lies and more lies.” People lived without running water or toilets as they waited for help. Dead bodies were left on streets. It was days before the government gained control of the city and the remaining people were taken to safety. Should New Orleans Be Rebuilt? Some experts believe that rebuilding New Orleans isn’t a good idea. Currently, even a hurricane of average strength could cause flooding in the city again. Global warming is raising sea levels each year, and to make things worse, the land beneath New Orleans is sinking at a rate of up to 2.5 centimeters a year. However, despite the risk, two-thirds of the people who left have returned to help rebuild the city they love. 01. What is this passage mainly about? A. the impact of Katrina on New OrleansB. how Katrina formed C. why New Orleans should be rebuiltD. how people in New Orleans died in Katrina 02. How many people lost their lives in the flooding of New Orleans? A. 1,500B. 2005C. 300D. 22 03. Which of the following is NOT a factor that made the disaster worse? A. water breaking through the leveesB. looting and other crime C. slow distribution of food and waterD. people returning to the city 04. In line 25, the phrase up to is closest in meaning to A. fromB. approximatelyC. more thanD. as high as 05. The verb “loot’ is closest in meaning to A. stealB. thieveC. grabD. rob 06. Why did Kenneth say,” It was just lies and more lies”? A. Because no one survived the disaterB. Because there were not enough people. C. Because no buses came to help the victims.D. Because he had no beds to lie on. 07. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Many people cannot understand why rebuilding New Orleans is a good idea. B. Many people think that global warming isn’t actually happening. C. Many people love their city so much they will risk more flooding. D. Many people don’t believe what experts say about rebuilding New Orleans. 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. 08. Ian and Levy are talking on the phone. ~ Ian: "Next Thursday is my birthday. , Levy?" ~ Levy: Yes, I’d love to. Thanks. A. Will you come over for a pot of luck?B. Is it OK If I stay home?
10. C. Where shall we find it out?D. Can I go out with you? 09. A tourist is asking for his direction. ~ Man: “ ,?” ~ Street Warden: “Just take the bus 34 to the center.” A. How can I book a flight to the City?B. How can I find this house with the green windows? C. Which is the shortest way to the City Hall?D. Could you show me how to get to the City Hall? 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. 10.A. considerB. continent C. contentsD. constant 11.A. journalistB. justify C. concentrateD. occurrence 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 12 to 16. The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19), caused by (12) acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January, and a pandemic on 11 March. The virus is primarily (13) between people during close contact, most often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, and talking. The droplets usually fall to the ground or onto surfaces rather than travelling through air (14) long distances. Less commonly, people may become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their face. It is most contagious during the first three days after the onset of symptoms, (15) spread is possible before symptoms appear, and from people who do not show symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of smell. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days but may (16) from two to fourteen days. There is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment. Primary treatment is symptomatic and supportive therapy. 12.A. acuteB. severe C. deepD. serious 13.A. exposureB. rolling C. expanseD. spread 14.A. overB. at C. onD. through 15.A. althoughB. but C. even ifD. because 16.A. rangeB. list C. workD. arrange 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. 17. They started for the seaside this morning. It started to rain cats and dogs right after that. A. They had barely started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. B. Had they no sooner started for the seaside than it rained cats and dog. C. Hardly had they started for the seaside this morning than it rained cats and dogs. D. They had no sooner started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. 18. He was driving very fast. He didn’t know the road was icy. A. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't be driving so fast. B. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast. C. If he had known that the road had been icy, he wouldn’t have been driving so fast. D. If he knew that the road was iev, he wouldn’t have driven so fast. 19. The actor changed his address all the time. He didn't want his debtors to find him. A. The actor changed his address all the time as so that his debtors didn't find him. B. The actor changed his address all the time so as to want his debtors not to find him. C. The actor changed his address all the time in order not want his debtors to find him. D. The actor changed his address all the time in order for his debtors not to find him. 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. 20. They are found to be cheek by jowl these days. A. be on good terms B. go their separate waysC. have a cold shoulderD. get on well 21. I thhink I’ll turn in early tonight. A. leave for homeB. wake upC. go to sleepD. hand in papers 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. 22.A. clubB. climbC. subtleD. doubt 23.A. fastenB. castleC. nestleD. pistol Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 35.
11. 24. Here notebook and report that I promised you last week. A. has been aB. is theC. was theD. are the 25. Hugh Jones had never married, choosing to remain all his life. A. singleB. divorcedC. lonelylD. separate 26. There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen. A. the smaller of themB. the smaller of which C. smallest of thatD. the smallest of which 27. It is hot in the day time but the temperature sharply at night. A. descendsB. dropsC. slipsD. reduces 28. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A. another fiftyB. more fifty dollars C. the same amount alsoD. one other fifty dollars 29. the weather forecast it will rain heavily later this morning. A. On account ofB. Due toC. According toD. Because of 30. Mrs Tam Vy was left to make all the for the outimg by herself. A. proceduresB. arrangementsC. organizationsD. provisions 31. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling A. errorsB. tricksC. mistakesD. faults 32. I can with most things but I cannot stand seeing women crying. A. put offB. put upC. put onD. put aside 33. Going to the pub too often can easily become a bad A. habitB. practiceC. traditionD. custom 34. Tell me there is anything special that you would like to do. A. whichB. ifC. thatD. so 35. It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor. A. and sheB. when sheC. that sheD. so she 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. 36. Lola's marriage has been (A) arranged by her family. She is (B) marrying a man she (C) hardly knows (D) him. A. arrangedB. hardlyC. himD. marrying 37. It (A) has been (B) a long time (C) since we talked to John, (D) isn’t it? A. has beenB. sinceC. a long timeD. isn’it 38. The company (A) has (B) so little money (C) that it (D) can’t hardly operate anymore. A. so littleB. that itC. can’t hardlyD. has 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 39 to 46. Noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is another environmental pollutant. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a byproduct of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it. Unlike the eye, the ear has no lid; therefore noise pen etrates without protection. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear. Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same ways that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America’s number-one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. 39. What is the author’s main point? A. Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem. B. Loud noises signal danger. C. The ear is not like the eye. D. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health. 40. What is the author’s definition of noise? A. CongestionB. A byproduct of technology C. Unwanted soundD. Physical and psychological harm 41. The word “accelerate” is closest in meaning to A. enlargeB. riseC. grow upD. speed up
12. 42. According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to A. dangerB. damageC. diseaseD. annoyance 43. It can be inferred from this passage that the eye A. increases functions.B. is damaged by noise C. responds to fear.D. enjoys greater protection than the ear. 44. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to A. psychological harmB. noiseC. environmental pollutantD. the quality of life 45. What was probably the topic of the paragraph that preceded this passage? A. Urban areas.B. Technology.C. Environmental pollutants.D. Diseases 46. According to the author, which of the following is TRUE? A. Noise is a complex problem.B. Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society. C. Noise is America’s number-one problem.D. Noise is not a serious problem today. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 47. I have been trying all morning to get in touch with Ms. Green, but her phone is always busy. A. to set a date withB. to give her cheeks a touch C. to communicate withD. to see face-to-face 48. I'm really tired. I need to take forty winks. A. take a napB. take in fresh airC. take some whiskeyD. take some rest 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. 49. It’s impossible to cross the road because of the traffic. A. The traffic makes it impossible to cross the road. B. The traffic makes it is impossible to cross the road. C. The traffic makes people be impossible to cross the road. D. The traffic makes everyone impossible to cross the road. 50. The switch was too high for him to reach. A. He wasn’t enough tall to reach the switch. B. He wasn’t tall enough for reaching the switch. C. He wasn't tall enough to reach the switch. D. He wasn’t so tall that he can reach the switch. The End
13. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 02 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã Đề 362 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. 01. Ian and Levy are talking on the phone. ~ Ian: "Next Thursday is my birthday. , Levy?" ~ Levy: Yes, I’d love to. Thanks. A. Can I go out with you?B. Will you come over for a pot of luck? C. Where shall we find it out?D. Is it OK If I stay home? 02. A tourist is asking for his direction. ~ Man: “ ,?” ~ Street Warden: “Just take the bus 34 to the center.” A. Which is the shortest way to the City Hall?B. How can I book a flight to the City? C. How can I find this house with the green windows?D. Could you show me how to get to the City Hall? 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. 03. They started for the seaside this morning. It started to rain cats and dogs right after that. A. They had no sooner started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. B. Had they no sooner started for the seaside than it rained cats and dog. C. They had barely started for the seaside this morning when it rained cats and dogs. D. Hardly had they started for the seaside this morning than it rained cats and dogs. 04. The actor changed his address all the time. He didn't want his debtors to find him. A. The actor changed his address all the time in order not want his debtors to find him. B. The actor changed his address all the time as so that his debtors didn't find him. C. The actor changed his address all the time so as to want his debtors not to find him. D. The actor changed his address all the time in order for his debtors not to find him. 05. He was driving very fast. He didn’t know the road was icy. A. If he knew that the road was iev, he wouldn’t have driven so fast. B. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast. C. If he had known that the road had been icy, he wouldn’t have been driving so fast. D. If he had known that the road was icy, he wouldn't be driving so fast. 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. 06. The company (A) has (B) so little money (C) that it (D) can’t hardly operate anymore. A. can’t hardlyB. that itC. so littleD. has 07. It (A) has been (B) a long time (C) since we talked to John, (D) isn’t it? A. isn’itB. has beenC. a long timeD. since 08. Lola's marriage has been (A) arranged by her family. She is (B) marrying a man she (C) hardly knows (D) him. A. arrangedB. marryingC. himD. hardly 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. 09.A. continentB. contents C. constantD. consider 10.A. concentrateB. journalist C. justifyD. occurrence Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 11. I have been trying all morning to get in touch with Ms. Green, but her phone is always busy. A. to give her cheeks a touchB. to set a date with C. to communicate withD. to see face-to-face 12. I'm really tired. I need to take forty winks. A. take some whiskeyB. take a napC. take some restD. take in fresh air 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. 13. They are found to be cheek by jowl these days. A. have a cold shoulderB. be on good terms C. get on wellD. go their separate ways 14. I thhink I’ll turn in early tonight. A. leave for homeB. go to sleepC. hand in papersD. wake up
14. 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. 15. The switch was too high for him to reach. A. He wasn’t tall enough for reaching the switch. B. He wasn’t so tall that he can reach the switch. C. He wasn't tall enough to reach the switch. D. He wasn’t enough tall to reach the switch. 16. It’s impossible to cross the road because of the traffic. A. The traffic makes everyone impossible to cross the road. B. The traffic makes it impossible to cross the road. C. The traffic makes it is impossible to cross the road. D. The traffic makes people be impossible to cross the road. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 17 to 28. 17. It is hot in the day time but the temperature sharply at night. A. descendsB. slipsC. reducesD. drops 18. Mrs Tam Vy was left to make all the for the outimg by herself. A. organizationsB. proceduresC. provisionsD. arrangements 19. There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen. A. smallest of thatB. the smaller of them C. the smaller of whichD. the smallest of which 20. Here notebook and report that I promised you last week. A. has been aB. was theC. is theD. are the 21. Tell me there is anything special that you would like to do. A. whichB. thatC. ifD. so 22. I can with most things but I cannot stand seeing women crying. A. put onB. put asideC. put offD. put up 23. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A. another fiftyB. one other fifty dollars C. the same amount alsoD. more fifty dollars 24. It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor. A. and sheB. so sheC. that sheD. when she 25. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling A. faultsB. mistakesC. tricksD. errors 26. Going to the pub too often can easily become a bad A. habitB. traditionC. practiceD. custom 27. the weather forecast it will rain heavily later this m orning. A. On account ofB. Because ofC. Due toD. According to 28. Hugh Jones had never married, choosing to remain all his life. A. divorcedB. separateC. lonelylD. single 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 29 to 36. Noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is another environmental pollutant. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a byproduct of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it. Unlike the eye, the ear has no lid; therefore noise pen etrates without protection. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear. Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same ways that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America’s number-one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. 29. What is the author’s main point? A. Loud noises signal danger. B. Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem. C. The ear is not like the eye.
15. D. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health. 30. What was probably the topic of the paragraph that preceded this passage? A. Technology.B. DiseasesC. Environmental pollutants.D. Urban areas. 31. What is the author’s definition of noise? A. Unwanted soundB. Congestion C. A byproduct of technologyD. Physical and psychological harm 32. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to A. psychological harmB. the quality of lifeC. environmental pollutantD. noise 33. According to the author, which of the following is TRUE? A. Noise is a complex problem.B. Noise is not a serious problem today. C. Noise is America’s number-one problem.D. Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society. 34. The word “accelerate” is closest in meaning to A. enlargeB. grow upC. riseD. speed up 35. It can be inferred from this passage that the eye A. responds to fear.B. enjoys greater protection than the ear. C. increases functions.D. is damaged by noise 36. According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to A. diseaseB. dangerC. annoyanceD. damage 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 37 to 41. The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19), caused by (37) acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January, and a pandemic on 11 March. The virus is primarily (38) between people during close contact, most often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, and talking. The droplets usually fall to the ground or onto surfaces rather than travelling through air (39) long distances. Less commonly, people may become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their face. It is most contagious during the first three days after the onset of symptoms, (40) spread is possible before symptoms appear, and from people who do not show symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of smell. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days but may (41) from two to fourteen days. There is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment. Primary treatment is symptomatic and supportive therapy. 37.A. acuteB. serious C. deepD. severe 38.A. exposureB. expanse C. spreadD. rolling 39.A. overB. on C. throughD. at 40.A. butB. because C. even ifD. although 41.A. rangeB. list C. workD. arrange 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 42 to 48. THE FLOODING OF NEW ORLEANS Hurricane Katrina, which struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in August 2005, was one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history-both economically and in terms of lives lost. Damage to the city of New Orleans was estimated at more than 22 billion dollars. Over one million people were forced out ofthe city, and nearly 1,500 people lost their lives. The Storm Arrives A day before Hurricane Kanina passed close to New Orleans, residents were ordered to leave the city. Unfortunately, tens of thousands ofpeople ignored the order or were unable to leave. When Hurricane Katrina hit, water broke through the system of levees and flood walls constructed by government engineers. Many people in low-lying sectors of the city were forced up onto their roofs by the flood water and waited for help to come by boat or helicopter. Chaos in the City Circumstances soon grew worse. There were not enough police left in the city, so people were not only exposed to dangerous floodwaters but also to widespread crime. “Most of our people were focused on getting people off roofs and out of the water,” said one police officer. “There were not enough people in the city to rescue and distribute food and water to those who needed help.” Looting of stores was common. “I’ve looted,” said Matthew, 35. “But only to keep my family and myself alive. They left us here for days without any food or water, like we were just supposed to die. So we had to loot or die.” Waiting for Help
16. A borrowed hotel curtain hung over street signs provided shelter for one large extended family. “I was starting to think it was going to be our home forever,” Kenneth, 47, said. “They told us every day that buses were going to take us to shelters. It was just lies and more lies.” People lived without running water or toilets as they waited for help. Dead bodies were left on streets. It was days before the government gained control of the city and the remaining people were taken to safety. Should New Orleans Be Rebuilt? Some experts believe that rebuilding New Orleans isn’t a good idea. Currently, even a hurricane of average strength could cause flooding in the city again. Global warming is raising sea levels each year, and to make things worse, the land beneath New Orleans is sinking at a rate of up to 2.5 centimeters a year. However, despite the risk, two-thirds of the people who left have returned to help rebuild the city they love. 42. Which of the following is NOT a factor that made the disaster worse? A. slow distribution of food and waterB. people returning to the city C. looting and other crimeD. water breaking through the levees 43. How many people lost their lives in the flooding of New Orleans? A. 1,500B. 2005C. 300D. 22 44. In line 24, the phrase up to is closest in meaning to A. more thanB. as high asC. fromD. approximately 45. The verb “loot’ is closest in meaning to A. grabB. thieveC. robD. steal 46. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Many people think that global warming isn’t actually happening. B. Many people cannot understand why rebuilding New Orleans is a good idea. C. Many people don’t believe what experts say about rebuilding New Orleans. D. Many people love their city so much they will risk more flooding. 47. What is this passage mainly about? A. how Katrina formedB. the impact of Katrina on New Orleans C. why New Orleans should be rebuiltD. how people in New Orleans died in Katrina 48. Why did Kenneth say,” It was just lies and more lies”? A. Because no buses came to help the victims.B. Because there were not enough people. C. Because he had no beds to lie on.D. Because no one survived the disater 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. 49.A. clubB. doubt C. subtleD. climb 50.A. fastenB. castle C. nestleD. pistol The End