Đề thi thử Tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh năm 2020

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1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. Spectator B. ancient C. labour D. habit 2. A. athlete B. competitor C. ingredient D. precede Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. passionate B. non-profit C. interesting D. handicapped 4. A. remote B. hopeless C. water D. leader Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 5. It is high time I ___ for my final exam tomorrow. A. have studied B. study C. studying D. studied 6. If Daniel ___ a helmet, he wouldn't have been injured so badly in that accident. A. was wearing B. wore C. had been wearing D. had been worn 7. Bill Gates attributes his success ___ great determination and incredible luck. A. to B. with C. for D. of 8. Remember to bring cash with you ___ the store doesn't accept credit cards. A. but B. so that C. in case D. although 9. Steve is a senior manager; therefore, stress is ___ of his job. A. far and wide B. part and parcel C. odds and ends D. off and on 10. She was ___ for going to work late and failing to do her job. A. disposed B. promoted C. discharged D. fired 11. The habit of doing exercises may not improve your health immediately but in the long ___ your immune system will be greatly boosted. A. period B. run C. chase D. time 12. Please welcome Mr. Clinton to the stage for his opening remark with a warm ___ of applause. A. circle B. round C. turn D. set 13. As one of the most prominent scientists of 19th century, Darwin devoted his life to ___the origin of species. A. finding B. found C. foundation D. find 14. It is investigated that the Grenfell Tower fire was caused by a ___ fault in a refrigerator in the fourth floor. A. electronic B. electric C. electricity D. electrical 15. Regina often wears high-end clothes to every social gathering to ___ her wealth. A. show off B. show through C. show round D. show up 16. The meat gives off such a strong smell that I want to throw up. It must have gone ___. A. for B. out C. off D. away 17. 18. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 19.-Susan: “What a nice flat you have!” -Anna: “ ___ ” A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. B. I guess you could be right. C. Of course, it’s costly. D. OK. Let’s agree on that. 20. -Jack: "I think we should focus on what can be done now instead of criticizing each other for what happened.” -Rose: " ___ " A. I couldn't agree more. B. Keep up the good work! C. Make yourself at home. D. No, I suppose you're right. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Some 12th-grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into universities such a daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress. A. long-lasting B. comforting C. intriguing D. intimidating 22. If you have the intention of becoming a freelancer, remember to be really scrupulous in filing your income tax returns or else you will end up having trouble with the law.
2. A. careful B. generous C. efficient D. suspicious Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 23. 2008 is a memorable year for people around the world because of the global financial recession that hit practically every sector of world economy. A. prosperity B. downturn C. crisis D. depression 24. Rhinos are being driven to extinction because they are constantly being poached for their horns, which are of great value on the black market. A. Exploited B. preserved C. killed D. hunted Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 25. Despite of the heavy rain, DBSK’s concert attracted a high turnout of fans. A. fans B. Despite of C. turnout D. attracted 26. Because doctor K is a reputable doctor, you have to do an appointment in advance. A. Because B. do C. in D. reputable 27. Anne was so engrossed on the book that she didn't notice Gilbert entering the room. A. entering B. was C. didn't notice D. engrossed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new (28) ___ that appears? Clothes are mainly used to cover our body, provide protection from heat, cold, wind and rain. Moreover, clothes are a complex but fascinating part of our life. Clothes are an important part of our appearance. At work, you may need to impress a customer or persuade the boss that you know what you are doing, and clothes certainly help. Well-dressed people get on in the world. And as far as attracting the opposite sex is concerned, clothes also play a vital role. If a friend who has been wearing the same old jacket or the same old dress suddenly appears in the (29) ___ fashion, you can be sure that romance is in the air. And apart from work and romance, there are the (30) ___ of sport, music and leisure on the way we dress. So excuse me while I (31) ___ on my tracksuit and training shoes, I'm just dashing off (32) ___ some fast window-shopping. 28. A. uniform B. appearance C. fashion D. dress 29. A. last B. minute C. complete D. latest 30. A. benefits B. affects C. convenience D. influences 31. A. have B. dress C. wear D. put 32. A. to B. in C. for D. toward Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Deep in the forests of central France lies a building site like no other. Here, a team of workers are building a 13th-century castle. They wear clothes from the period and use only the techniques and materials that were available at the time. The site was very carefully chosen, as everything needed to build the castle, from stone and wood to water, had to be close by. The castle is called Guedelon and work on it began in 1997. It is not expected to finish until well into the 2020s, at the earliest. Guedelon is owned by Michel Guyot, who first had the idea for the project while repairing another castle. His aim is to solve some of the mysteries about how such castles were built. Each year, the team at Guedelon draw up building plans based on research at other 13th-century castles. A group of architects then studies these plans and will only permit building work to continue when they are happy with them. Many history professors are also involved and this has helped both the project and them. By watching the builders, the professors have discovered a huge amount about the human side of castle building. Today, Guedelon employs some 50 people, of whom 35 work on the building site itself. Some were already quailed but others have learned their skills on site. The project has also become a major tourist attraction, welcoming around 300,000 people every year. And though the crowds of 21st- century visitors with their cameras and bright umbrellas do rather put a damper on the 13th-century atmosphere of the place, they are essential to the project. For the past decade, all the work at Guedelon has been paid for by entrance fees and shop sales. (adapted from Cambridge Preliminary English Test, D241/01, Test 17051, 04th May, 2017) 33. What is the writer doing in this text? A. explaining how a problem was solved B. describing an unusual experiment
3. C. giving a review of a recent experience D. advertising a site for tourists to visit 34. The word “them” refersto ___ A. architects B. castles C. professors D. plans 35. What is the role of the architects on the project? A. to research building techniques at 13th-century castles B. to approve plans made by the team at Guedelon C. to suggest designs for the following year's building work D. to prevent earlier mistakes made at Guedelon being repeated 36. The highlighted phrase put a damper in the passage is closest in meaning to ___ . A. Spoil B, lighten C. improve D. create 37. Which of the following is NOT true about the project? A. The workers use most modern technology. B. It is funded by the money from tourists. C. Historians play a role in the project. D. Building plans are designed thoroughly. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. You might be surprised to know that bicycles have existed for less than two hundred years. Though the earliest comes from a sketch said to be from 1534 and attributed to Gian Giacomo, there are several early but unverified claims for the invention of the modern bicycle. No one is sure who invented this popular two- wheeled machine, but it was probably either the German Karl von Drais, in 1817, or the American W K Clarkson, in 1819. The early models didn't look much like the bicycles of today. The front wheel was much bigger than the back one, and also there weren't any pedals – riders had to move themselves forward by pushing their feet against the ground. Pedals finally arrived in the 1840s, and in 1879 an Englishman named Henry Lawson had the idea of connecting them to the back wheel with a chain. Gears, which made things much easier for those cycling uphill, first appeared in the 1890s. There are now approximately one billion bicycles in the world – more than twice the total number of cars – and they are the main form of transport in some developing countries. They have to compete with cars on the streets of all the world’s cities, and the two forms of transport don't always mix well. In London in 2005, for example, over 300 cyclists were either killed or seriously injured in accidents involving cars. Even though bicycles are much more environmentally friendly than cars, most governments don't do much to encourage people to ride rather than drive. In China, which is famous for having a huge number of bicycles (about 200 million), the authorities in the city of Shanghai even banned cycling for a while in 2003. Cycling is on the rise is the United Kingdom, and the number of annual journeys made by bike in London has increased 50% over the last five years. Experts say there is a mixture of reasons for this boom: concerns about the environment, the desire to keep fit, and also the fact that cycling is often not only cheaper but also quicker than travelling by car. However, although one in three British adults owns a bicycle, they still don't use them nearly as much as they could. Bikes are used for a mere 2% of journeys in the UK, while the figure for the Netherlands is an impressive 27%. Cycling is becoming more popular as a competitive sport, and the most famous race is of course the three-week Tour de France, which takes place every July. American Lance Armstrong won it every year from 1999 to 2005 – one of the greatest individual sporting achievements of all time. (adapted from Handouts for B2, University of Linguistics and International Studies, 2017) 38. Why didn't early bicycles look much like today's models? A. They were made of wood. B. They only had one wheel. C. The wheels were different sizes. D. They had machine. 39. The highlighted word "attributed" is closest in meaning to ___. A. acknowledged B. rejected C. noticed D. discounted 40. Which of the following is FALSE? A. More than 90% of the world's bicycles are in Africa. B. Cycling was banned in Shanghai, China, in 2003. C. There are about one billion bicycles in the world today. D. About 20% of the world bicycles are in China. 41. According to experts, which of the following is NOT an explanation for the recent increase in bicycle use in London? A. People want to keep fit. B. Travelling by car is often slower than travelling by bicycle.
4. C. People have more money, so they can afford to buy good bicycles. D. Cycling protects the environment. 42. In the Netherlands, what percentage of journeys are made by bicycle? A. 5–10% B. More than 25% C. 25% D. Less than 5% 43. What was Lance Armstrong’s amazing achievement? A. Cycling continuously in three weeks. B. Winning the Tour de France seven times. C. Cycling all the way around the world. D. Cycling to work every day for twenty years. 44. The highlighted word “it” in paragraph 6 refers to ___. A. the race B. cycling C. the achievement D. sport 45. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. Bicycle B. Best means of transport C. The invention of bicycle D. Tour-de-France Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 46. By the time Jack arrived at school, the exam had already started. A. The exam stared right after Jack arrived at school. B. Jack arrived at school in time to sit the exam. C. The exam had started before Jack arrived at school. D. Jack was not late enough to sit the exam. 47. “If I were you, I would not approve of his proposal”, Anne said to Jane. A. Anne advised Jane not to approve of his proposal. B. Jane would not approve of his proposal because of Anne. C. Anne said that she would approve of his proposal if she were not Jane. D. Anne told Jane to approve of his proposal. 48.He disguised himself as a beggar in order not to be recognized. A. No one could recognize him because he looked like a beggar. B. He pretended to be a beggar to avoid being recognized. C. He pretended to be a beggar so that he could be detected. D. He disguised herself as a beggar so as to be recognized. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 49.Ask your parents’ permission first. You will be punished. A. You will be punish if you ask your parent's permission first. B. When you ask your parents' permission first, you will be punished. C. Ask you parents’ permission first unless you will be punished. D. Ask your parents’ permission first or else you will be punished. 50. More people are biking to work. The price of gasoline is rising. A. More people are biking to work because the price of gasoline is rising. B. Though the price of gasoline is rising, more people are biking to work. C. More people are biking to work, therefore, the price of gasoline is rising. D. As long as the price of gasoline is rising, more people are biking to work.