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Tổng hợp đề thi thử THPTQG môn Tiếng Anh có đáp án (Đề số 3)

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Câu 1:

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. 

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A. cough /kɒf/

B. ground /ɡraʊnd/

C. house /haʊs/

D. mouth /maʊθ/

[ou] trong phương án A được phát âm là /ɒ/, các phương án còn lại [ou] phát âm là /aʊ/.

Chọn A


Câu 2:

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. 

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A. garbage /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/

B. doubt /daʊt/

C. climb /klaɪm/

D. debt /det/

[b] trong phương án A được phát âm là /b/, các phương án còn lại [b] không được phát âm.

Chọn A


Câu 3:

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.

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A. unselfish /ʌnˈselfɪʃ/

B. sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/

C. quality /ˈkwɒləti/

D. principle /ˈprɪnsəpl/

Quy tắc:

Khi thêm tiền tố “un-” không làm thay đổi trọng âm của từ gốc.

Danh từ có 3 âm tiết => trọng âm thường rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất

Phương án A trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các phương án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1.

Chọn A


Câu 4:

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.

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A. introduce /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/

B. entertain /ˌentəˈteɪn/

C. successful /səkˈsesfl/

D. millionaire /ˌmɪljəˈneə(r)/

Quy tắc:

Tiền tố intro- , enter - không làm ảnh hưởng đến trọng âm gốc của từ.

Hậu tố -ful không làm thay đổi trọng âm của từ.

Từ có âm tận cùng là –naire thì trọng rơi vào chính nó.

Phương án C trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các phương án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3.

Chọn C


Câu 5:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Because of electronic publishing, ______ will disappear in the next 25 years.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Mạo từ

book (n): quyển sách => danh từ đếm được

Khi ám chỉ những quyển sách nói chung => books

Tạm dịch: Bởi vì có sự xuất bản sách điện tử, sách truyền thống sẽ biến mất trong vòng 25 năm nữa.

Chọn D


Câu 6:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

The pictures of seals being killed in the Artic had a tremendous impact ______ public opinion.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Giới từ

Công thức: have an impact on something: có tác động lên cái gì

Tạm dịch: Những bức tranh về những con hải cẩu bị giết chết ở Bắc Cực đã có tác động rất lớn lên quan điểm của công chúng.

Chọn C


Câu 7:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Unless you _______ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Câu điều kiện

Dấu hiệu: unless

Mệnh đề chính chia ở hiện tại => câu điều kiện loại 1

Công thức: Unless + V (hiện tại đơn, dạng khẳng định) = If + V (dạng phủ định)

Tạm dịch: Trừ khi bạn trả lời tất cả các câu hỏi của tôi, tôi sẽ không thể giúp gì được bạn.

Chọn B


Câu 8:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

He promised ______ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: to V / V_ing

Công thức: promise + to V (nguyên thể): hứa làm gì

Tạm dịch: Anh ấy hứa sẽ mua cho con gái anh ấy một chiếc xe đạp mới để làm quà sinh nhật.

Chọn B


Câu 9:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we ___________ to the station, Susan ____________ for us for more than two hours.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Thì quá khứ hoàn thành tiếp diễn

Động từ “were”, “had” => quá khứ đơn => các câu còn lại cũng là thì quá khứ

Dấu hiệu: for more than two hours (trong hơn 2 tiếng)

=> vế sau chia quá khứ hoàn thành tiếp diễn

Thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn mô tả hành động xảy ra trước một hành động khác trong quá khứ và nhấn mạnh đến tính liên tục của hành động

Công thức: By the time + S + V_ed/V2, S + had been + V_ing

Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi muộn vì có vấn đề với xe ô tô. Khi chúng tôi đến nhà ga, Susan đã chờ chúng tôi hơn 2 giờ đồng hồ.

Chọn D


Câu 10:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

It is believed that travelling is a good way to expand our ______ of the world.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Từ loại

Trước chỗ trống là “our” (tính từ sở hữu) => cần một danh từ

A. knowledgeable (adj): có kiến thức rộng, am hiểu

B. knowledgeably (adv): một cách am hiểu

C. knowledge (n): kiến thức

D. know (v): biết, hiểu

Tạm dịch: Người ta tin rằng đi du lịch là một cách tốt để mở rộng kiến thức của chúng về thế giới.

Chọn C


Câu 11:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

I am not against the plan at all; _______, I think it is marvelous.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Từ vựng

A. nevertheless: tuy nhiên => không phù hợp nghĩa câu

B. on the other hand: mặt khác => theo cách khác với ý đầu tiên được đề cập đến

Ví dụ: My husband likes classical music – I, on the other hand, like all kinds. (Chồng tôi thích nhạc của điển, tôi thì khác tôi thích tất cả các loại nhạc.)

C. in contrast: trái lại => so sánh, đối chiếu sự khác nhau giữa 2 người/vật khi đặt chúng ở cùng nhau.

Ví dụ: Their economy has expanded while ours, by/in contrast, has declined. (Nền kinh tế của họ thì phát triển trong khi đó nền kinh tế của chúng ta trái lại giảm.)

D. on the contrary: trái lại => dùng để thể hiện ý trái lại với ý đã nói trước đó

Tạm dịch: Tôi không hề phản đối kế hoạch này; trái lại, tôi nghĩ nó rất tuyệt vời.

Chọn D


Câu 12:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Sometimes ___________ wears people out and is worse than the lack of sleep itself.

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wear out = make somebody tired: khiến ai mệt mỏi

Trong câu có 2 động từ được nối bằng “and”: wear…out and is …

Câu còn thiếu chủ ngữ (thường bắt đầu bằng 1 danh từ)

=> Đáp án B: Sự khát khao muốn ngủ

Tạm dịch: Thỉnh thoảng, sự khát khao muốn ngủ khiến con người mệt mỏi và thậm chí nó còn tồi tệ hơn là việc mất ngủ.

Chọn B


Câu 13:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

They asked me __________ in London then.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Câu tường thuật

Động từ tường thuật “asked” chia ở thì quá khứ đơn

=> các động từ trong câu tường thuật cũng chia ở quá khứ => loại A, D

Công thức tường thuật câu hỏi nghi vấn: asked + O + if/whether + S + V (lùi 1 thì)

Tạm dịch: Họ đã hỏi tôi liệu anh trai tôi có đang làm việc ở Luân Đôn không.

Chọn C


Câu 14:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

She complains noisily about everything she doesn’t like. She is the type of person who is always ________ a fuss.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Sự kết hợp từ

make a fuss: làm to chuyện, làm ầm ĩ (những chuyện không cần thiết)

Tạm dịch: Cô ấy phàn nàn ầm ĩ những điều mình không thích. Cô ấy là loại người lúc nào cũng làm to chuyện.

Chọn A


Câu 15:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

My _____ on life has changed a lot since leaving university.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Từ vựng

A. outlook (n): thái độ, cách nhìn về cuộc sống và thế giới của một người, nhóm người hoặc nền văn hóa

Cấu trúc: outlook on something

B. attitude (n): thái độ, quan điểm về ai, cái gì (thường ám chỉ cách cư xử, hành xử)

Cấu trúc: attitude to/towards something/somebody: thái độ về cái gì/ai

C. approach (n): cách tiếp cận, giải quyết vấn đề.

Cấu trúc: approach to something: tiếp cận cái gì

D. purpose (n): mục đích

Cấu trúc: for the purpose of something: vì mục đích gì đó

Tạm dịch: Cách nhìn của tôi về cuộc đời đã thay đổi rất nhiều kể từ khi tôi tốt nghiệp đại học.

Chọn A


Câu 16:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Mr. Green’s job is to teach the young officers to _____ their duty in the right way.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Từ vựng

A. operate (v): vận hành

B. commit (v): cam kết

C. perform = carry out (v): thực hiện, tiến hành làm gì

perform one’s duty/task: thực hiện nghĩa vụ, nhiệm vụ

D. proceed = continue doing something (v): tiếp tục làm gì

Tạm dịch: Công việc của ông Green là dạy cho những nhân viên văn phòng trẻ cách để thực hiện những công việc của họ theo cách đúng đắn.

Chọn C


Câu 17:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Jane recounted the details of her vacation so _____ that we were able to picture what she had done.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Từ vựng

A. vividly (adv): một cách sinh động

B. presently = now – currently (adv): ngay lúc này

C. punctually (adv): đúng giờ

D. obviously = clearly (adv): rõ ràng là

Ví dụ: He was obviously drunk. (Rõ ràng là anh ta bị say mà.)

Tạm dịch: Jane đã thuật lại chi tiết chuyến đi của cô ấy sinh động đến nỗi chúng tôi có thể hình dung được cô ấy đã làm gì.

Chọn A


Câu 18:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

___________________ are that stock price will go up in the coming months.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Thành ngữ

Công thức: (The) chances are (that) + mệnh đề = It is likely that + mệnh đề: Khả năng là…

Tạm dịch: Khả năng là giá cổ phiếu sẽ tăng lên trong những tháng tiếp theo.

Chọn D


Câu 19:

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

“___________________________” - “ I have a terrible headache.”

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I have a terrible headache: Mình bị đau đầu quá

=> Câu hỏi: Bạn bị làm sao thế?

Công thức: What’s the matter with you? = What’s the problem with you?

Tạm dịch: Bạn bị làm sao thế? – Mình bị đau đầu quá.

Chọn B


Câu 20:

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

Teacher: “ John, you’ve written a much better essay this time.”

John: “_______________________”

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John, you’ve written a much better essay this time: John à, lần này bài luận của em đã tốt hơn rất nhiều rồi.

=> Cô giáo khen John => John cần cảm ơn cô giáo

A. Viết á? Tại sao? => không phù hợp

B. Không có gì đâu ạ. => đáp lại lời cảm ơn

C. Cảm ơn cô. Lời nói của cô đã khích lệ em rất nhiều.

D. Cô nói gì cơ ạ? Em cảm thấy rất xấu hổ. => không phù hợp

Tạm dịch: Cô giáo: “John à, lần này bài luận của em đã tốt hơn rất nhiều rồi.”

John: “Cảm ơn cô. Lời nói của cô đã khích lệ em rất nhiều.”

Chọn C


Câu 21:

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.

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 the nature of the human cell.

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Tạm dịch: Nhờ có sự phát minh của kính hiển vi, các nhà sinh vật học bây giờ đã hiểu biết sâu hơn nữa về tế bào của con người.

insights (n): hiểu biết sâu hơn

= deep understanding: sự hiểu biết rất sâu

Chọn A

Các phương án khác:

B. in-depth studies: nghiên cứu chuyên sâu

C. spectacular sightings: những cảnh tượng ngoạn mục

D. far-sighted views: những quan điểm nhìn xa trông rộng


Câu 22:

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.

How on earth could they do away with a lovely old building like that and put a car park there instead?

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Tạm dịch: Sao trên đời này họ lại có thể phá bỏ một tòa nhà cổ đáng yêu như vật mà xây một bãi đỗ xe?

do away with: phá bỏ, gỡ bỏ cái gì đi

= eliminate = get rid of (v): phá bỏ cái gì

Chọn B

Các phương án khác:

A. keep (v): giữ

C. retain (v): giữ lại, nhớ được điều gì

D. upgrade (v): nâng cấp


Câu 23:

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.

Psychologists encourage their patient not to get upset about trivial matters.

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Tạm dịch: Các nhà tâm lí học khuyên bệnh nhân của họ đừng có bực bội vì những vấn đề nhỏ nhặt.

trivial (adj): nhỏ nhặt, không quan trọng >< important (adj): quan trọng

Chọn B

Các phương án khác:

A. expectant (adj): đầy sự hi vọng

C. minor (adj): nhỏ

D. unnecessary (adj): không cần thiết


Câu 24:

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.

I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.

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Tạm dịch: Mình xin lỗi mình không thể ra ngoài cuối tuần này. Mình có quá nhiều việc phải làm.

be up to my ears = have a lot of work to do: có quá nhiều việc phải làm >< very idle: rất rảnh rỗi

Chọn D

Các phương án khác:

A. very busy: rất bận

B. very bored: rất chán 

C. very scared: rất sợ hãi


Câu 25:

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 25 to 29.

The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (25)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.

Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (26) ______ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (27) ______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (28) ______.

Employers will generally look favorably on people (29) ______ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.

Điền vào ô trống 25

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The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (25) work their way through different systems.

Tạm dịch: Phản ứng dây chuyền của việc tình nguyện lên đời sống cá nhân có thể rất nhiều. Công việc tình nguyện giúp người ta trở nên độc lập hơn và nó giúp con người khả năng có thể đương đầu với nhiều tình huống khác nhau, thường một cách đồng thời, do đó dạy con người cách làm việc từ đầu chí cuối ở các hệ thống khác nhau.

Thành ngữ: “work one’s way through”: làm việc gì đó từ đầu đến cuối

Chọn B


Câu 26:

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 25 to 29.

The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (25)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.

Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (26) ______ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (27) ______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (28) ______.

Employers will generally look favorably on people (29) ______ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.

Điền vào ô trống 26

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Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (26) but they do have many skills that can help others.

Tạm dịch: Ban đầu, những người trẻ ở độ tuổi thanh thiếu niên dường như không có kiến thức chuyên môn hoặc hiểu biết để truyền đạt cho những người khác như những giáo viên hoặc nhà nông học hay là y tá, nhưng họ lại có những kĩ năng mà có thể giúp đỡ người khác.

“but”: nhưng => thể hiện sự tương phản

trợ động từ + V (nguyên thể) => nhấn mạnh

Chọn A


Câu 27:

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 25 to 29.

The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (25)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.

Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (26) ______ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (27) ______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (28) ______.

Employers will generally look favorably on people (29) ______ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.

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And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (27) of their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves.

Tạm dịch: Và trong trường hợp họ không có tài năng đặc biệt nào cả, năng lượng và sự nhiệt tình của họ có thể được khái thác vì lợi ích của đồng loại và cuối cùng là vì lợi ích của chính họ.

Công thức: “the benefit of something”: lợi ích của cái gì

Chọn B


Câu 28:

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 25 to 29.

The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (25)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.

Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (26) ______ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (27) ______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (28) ______.

Employers will generally look favorably on people (29) ______ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.

Điền vào ô trống 28

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From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (28) immeasurable.

Tạm dịch: Sau khi cân nhắc tất cả những điều này, lợi ích cho bất kì cộng đồng dù là có bao nhiêu tình nguyện viên tham gia đi nữa là quá lớn (không để đo lường được).

measure (v): đo lường

=> measurable (adj): có thể đo lường

=> immeasurable (adj): không thể đo lường

Các phương án khác:

A. impassable (adj): không thể đi qua được (dùng để mô tả đường phố hoặc một khu vực nào đó)

B. unattainable (adj): không thể đạt được (thường dùng để mô tả mục tiêu)

C. undetectable (adj): không thể phát hiện ra được

Chọn D


Câu 29:

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 25 to 29.

The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (25)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.

Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (26) ______ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (27) ______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (28) ______.

Employers will generally look favorably on people (29) ______ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.

Điền vào ô trống 29

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Employers will generally look favorably on people (29) ______ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.

Tạm dịch: Những người chủ lao động thường đánh giá cao những người đã thể hiện được khả năng làm việc theo nhóm. Nó cho thấy sự sẵn lòng học hỏi và tinh thần tự lập, những phẩm chất mà bất kì người chủ lao động nào cũng mong muốn người lao động có.

people (n): con người => danh từ chỉ người

=> dùng “who” + V (thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người, làm chủ ngữ)

N1 whose N2: chỉ sở hữu (N2 thuộc sở hữu của N1)

Chọn D


Câu 30:

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 30 to 34.

Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.

Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some

places it communicates ridicule.

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.

What is the passage mainly about?

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Ý chính của toàn bộ bài đọc là gì?

A. Tầm quan trọng của những tín hiệu phi lời nói ở nước Mỹ

B. Sự hiểu sai trong giao tiếp

C. Sự diễn giải điệu bộ, cử chỉ trong những nền văn hóa khác nhau

D. Sự giao tiếp phi lời nói ở các nền văn hóa khác nhau

Chọn D


Câu 31:

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 30 to 34.

Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.

Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some

places it communicates ridicule.

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.

The word "intimacy" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

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Từ “intimacy” trong đoạn 2 gần nghĩa nhất với .

A. enjoyment (n): sự thích thú

B. closeness (n): sự gần gũi, sự thân mật

C. strength (n): sức mạnh

D. agreement (n): sự đồng ý, sự chấp thuận

Thông tin: North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.

Tạm dịch: Người Bắc Mỹ sẽ đứng gần hơn khoảng cách 0,6 mét chỉ khi họ đang có một cuộc trò chuyện bí mật hoặc nếu có sự thân mật với nhau.

foot = 0,3 mét => feet = 0,6 mét

Chọn B


Câu 32:

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 30 to 34.

Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.

Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some

places it communicates ridicule.

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.

The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

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Từ “it” trong đoạn 3 liên hệ với .

A. an example: ví dụ

B. making a mistake: mắc lỗi, mắc phải sai lầm

C. the country: đất

D. sticking out the tongue: lè lưỡi

Thông tin: An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule.

Tạm dịch: Một ví dụ của cử chỉ có thể bị hiểu lầm là lè lưỡi. Trong nhiều nền văn hóa, đó là dấu hiệu của việc bạn phạm phải sai lầm, nhưng ở một số nơi, nó thể hiện sự chế giễu.

Chọn D 


Câu 33:

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 30 to 34.

Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.

Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some

places it communicates ridicule.

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.

As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from another culture, it is advisable for a person ______.

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Theo như thông tin trong bài đọc, để giao tiếp thành công với những người đến từ nền văn hóa khác, mọt người nên ______.

A. chỉ học tín hiệu phi ngôn ngữ của nền văn hóa đó

B. hãy đi du lịch đến càng nhiều nước càng tốt

C. hãy sử dụng những nông ngữ cơ thể của người đến từ nền văn hóa đó

D. hãy học cả ngôn ngữ và tín hiệu phi lời nói của nền văn hóa đó

Thông tin: Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.

Tạm dịch: Rõ ràng, việc học ngôn ngữ của nền văn hóa khác là không đủ. Bạn phải học cả các tín hiệu phi ngôn ngữ của nó nếu bạn muốn giao tiếp thành công.

Chọn D


Câu 34:

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 30 to 34.

Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.

Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some

places it communicates ridicule.

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.

Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?

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Loại hình ngôn ngữ cơ thể nào KHÔNG được đề cập trong bài?

A. posture (n): tư thế, dáng đứng

B. gesture (n): cử chỉ

C. distance (n): khoảng cách

D. eye movement (n): giao tiếp bằng mắt

Chọn A


Câu 35:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

What does the passage mainly discuss?

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Ý chính của bài đọc là gì?

A. Sự ám ảnh của công chúng hiện nay với công nghệ hiện đại

B. Sự hiện diện của máy quay ở khắp mọi nơi và các hệ lụy

C. Những tranh chấp pháp lý có thể bị làm cho tệ hại hơn do dữ liệu từ các máy quay đeo phía trước cơ thể

D. Sự quá tải về mặt dữ liệu trải nghiệm bởi người dùng mạng xã hội

Chọn B


Câu 36:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

The word "envisage" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

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Từ “envisage” trong đoạn 1 có nghĩa gần nhất với __________.

A. embrace (v): ôm

B. fantasise (v): mơ mộng

C. reject (v): từ bỏ, bác bỏ

D. visualize (v): hình dung, tưởng tượng = envisage

Thông tin: As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Tạm dịch: Khi công nghệ giúp các máy quay trở nên nhỏ hơn và rẻ hơn, không khó để hình dung một tương lai khi mà tất cả mọi người đều quay phim mọi lúc, mọi hướng.

Chọn D


Câu 37:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

As mentioned in paragraph 2, misbehaviour can be discouraged if potential offenders ______.

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Theo như thông tin trong đoạn 2, những hành vi sai trái có thể được ngăn chặn nếu như những người định có hành vi xấu ______.

A. có ý thức được họ đang bị quay phim

B. biết rằng họ có thể bị chỉ trích

C. nhận ra rằng họ có thể bị phạt công khai

D. được làm việc trong những lĩnh vực công

Thông tin: If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave.

Tạm dịch: Nếu mọi người biết họ đang bị quay phim, đặc biệt là khi đang ở nơi làm việc hoặc sử dụng các dịch vụ công cộng, họ chắc chắn sẽ ít có hành động sai trái.

know = be aware of: có ý thức, biết

Chọn A


Câu 38:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

The phrase "a mixed blessing" in paragraph 3 probably means ______.

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Cụm từ “a mixed blessing” trong đoạn 3 gần nghĩa với .

A. cái gì đó không tốt mà không xấu

B. cái gì đó mang lại kết quả không mong đợi

C. cái gì đó có cả lợi thế và bất lợi

D. cái gì đó hoặc là tiêu cực hoặc là tích cực

Thông tin: But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing.

Tạm dịch: Nhưng một thế giới lúc nào cũng bị quay phim có những tác động tiêu cực mà không phải ai cũng thấy được. Sự tràn ngập dữ liệu chúng ta đổ vào tay Google, Facebook và những trang mạng xã hội khác cho thấy nó vừa có lợi, vừa có hại.

Chọn C


Câu 39:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

What does the author imply in paragraph 3?

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Tác giả ngụ ý điều gì trong đoạn 3?

A. Việc sở hữu máy quay cá nhân cuối cùng sẽ làm lượng thông tin quá tải, điều này sẽ làm công chúng lo ngại hơn.

B. Mạng xã hội cung cấp cho người dùng sự tự do lựa chọn thông tin tốt hơn trong khi đó tước bỏ sự riêng tư và sự ẩn danh của họ.

C. Các công ty như Facebook có thể có dụng ý đằng sau sự sẵn lòng để quản lí những dữ liệu từ máy quay cá nhân của người dùng.

D. Google và các doanh nghiệp tương tự có xu hướng không thu thập dữ liệu của khách hàng của họ cho mục đích bất hợp pháp.

Thông tin: But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Tạm dịch: Nhưng một thế giới lúc nào cũng bị quay phim có những tác động tiêu cực mà không phải ai cũng thấy được. Sự tràn ngập dữ liệu chúng ta đổ vào tay Google, Facebook và những trang mạng xã hội khác cho thấy nó vừa có lợi, vừa có hại. Những công ty đó chắc chắn sẽ sẵn lòng tải lên và chọn thông tin hay cho cư dân mạng thưởng thức miễn phí, nhưng với giá phải trả cho sự riêng tư và sự tự do lựa chọn thông tin muốn xem là gì?

Chọn C


Câu 40:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

It is stated in paragraph 4 that unrecorded events ______.

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Trong đoạn 4 nói rằng những sự kiện không được ghi lại _______.

A. có thể sẽ không được chú ý đến hoặc lờ đi hoàn toàn

B. có thể bị thao túng để buộc tội những người vô tội

C. nên được công khai cho tất cả mọi người cùng diễn giải

D. có thể gây ra những tranh chấp pháp lí ở những công ty truyền thông

Thông tin: Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen.

Tạm dịch: Cuối cùng, các sự kiện không được ghi lại trên máy quay có thể được coi như chưa từng xảy ra.

Chọn A


Câu 41:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

According to paragraph 5, why do social media users already act more carefully online?

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Tại sao những người sử dụng mạng xã hội đã hành động một cách cẩn thận hơn khi ở trên mạng?

A. Vì hối tiếc vì đã làm gì đố bất hợp pháp.

B. Vì họ không tán thành những thông tin chưa được kiểm duyệt trên mạng.

C. Vì họ muốn tránh bị nhận ra ở chỗ công cộng.

D. Vì họ muốn bảo vệ hình ảnh của họ.

Thông tin: People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation.

Tạm dịch: Mọi người đã kiểm duyệt thông tin họ đăng lên mạng xã hội - hoặc tránh làm điều gì có thể khiến người ta hiểu lầm là họ làm gì đó trái pháp luật – để tránh làm tổn hại danh dự của họ.

Chọn D


Câu 42:

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 35 to 42.

In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools, councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming everything all the time, in every direction.

Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.

But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and freedom of choice?

Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.

Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams have a further chilling effect on our freedom?

The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."

The word "they" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

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Từ “they” trong đoạn 6 thay thế cho ______.

A. wheels (n): bánh xe

B. social interactions: tương tác xã hội

C. desirable behaviours: những hành vi đáng được mong đợi

D. people (n): mọi người

Thông tin: Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.

Tạm dịch: Một khi mọi người cho rằng họ đang bị quay phim, họ sẽ có xu hướng không nói gì hết.

Chọn D


Câu 43:

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.

What (A) I love most about (B) the book that was (C) the close-knit friendship (D) of the three friends.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Mệnh đề danh từ

What + S + V => mệnh đề danh từ đứng đầu câu làm chủ ngữ

Công thức: What + S + V + V’

What + S + V: chủ ngữ

V’: động từ

Sửa: that was => was

Tạm dịch: Điều tôi yêu nhất về cuốn sách đó là tình bạn khăng khít của 3 người bạn.

Chọn C


Câu 44:

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.

The keynote speaker (A) started with some complementary remarks (B) about the organisers (C) of the conference, and then proceed (D) with her speech.

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Từ vựng

complementary (adj): bổ sung, bù trừ

complimentary (adj): khen ngợi, miễn phí

Tạm dịch: Người diễn giả chính bắt đầu bằng lời khen về người tổ chức hội thảo và tiếp tục bài phát biểu.

Sửa: complementary remarks => complimentary remarks

Chọn B


Câu 45:

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.

My (A) classmates is (B) going on a (C) trip to Cuc Phuong National Park this weekend (D).

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Kiến thức kiểm tra: Sự hòa hợp giữa chủ ngữ và động từ

Chủ ngữ: My classmates (n): những người bạn cùng lớp => danh từ số nhiều

Sửa: is => are

Tạm dịch: Những người bạn cùng lớp của tôi dự định sẽ đi Vườn Quốc gia Cúc Phương vào cuối tuần này.

Chọn B


Câu 46:

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

“You’re always making terrible mistakes,” said the teacher.

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Tạm dịch: Giáo viên nói “Lúc nào em cũng mắc lỗi”.

= C. Giáo viên phàn nàn về việc những học sinh lúc nào cũng mắc phải những lỗi lớn.

Cấu trúc: always + thì hiện tại tiếp diễn: than phiền về hành động diễn ra lặp đi lặp lại gây khó chịu

= complain about + O + V_ing

Chọn C

Các phương án khác:

A. Giáo viên hỏi học sinh của mình tại sao họ luôn mắc những lỗi lớn.

B. Giáo viên nhận ra rằng học sinh của mình luôn mắc những lỗi lớn.

D. Giáo viên khiến học sinh của mình không phải lúc nào cũng mắc những lỗi lớn


Câu 47:

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

My friend has stopped eating fast food.

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Tạm dịch: Bạn của tôi đã dừng ăn đồ ăn nhanh.

= C. Bạn của tôi đã không còn ăn đồ ăn nhanh nữa.

Cấu trúc: stop doing something = no longer do something: không còn/ngừng làm điều gì

Chọn C

Các phương án khác:

A. Bạn của tôi thỉnh thoảng ăn đồ ăn nhanh.

B. Bạn của tôi không thích ăn đồ ăn nhanh.

D. Bạn của tôi chưa bao giờ ăn đồ ăn nhanh.0


Câu 48:

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

They report that soil pollution has seriously threatened the livelihood of many local farmers.

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Tạm dịch: Họ đưa tin rằng sự ô nhiễm đất đã đe dọa nghiêm trọng đến kế sinh nhai của rất nhiều người dân địa phương.

= C. Sự ô nhiễm đất được người ta đưa tin rằng đã đe dọa nghiêm trọng đến kế sinh nhai của rất nhiều người dân địa phương.

Động từ “report” chia thì hiện tại đơn, vế sau “that” chia thì hiện tại hoàn thành => có sự chênh lệch về thì

=> Công thức câu bị động: be reported + to + have + V_ed/pp

Cấu trúc: “pose a threat to something”: đe dọa đến cái gì đó

Chọn C

Các phương án khác:

A. Kế sinh nhai của rất nhiều người dân địa phương đã được đưa tin rằng đe dọa nghiêm trọng đến sự ô nhiễm đất.

B. Người ta đưa tin rằng kế sinh nhai của rất nhiều người dân địa phương đã dẫn đến tình trạng ô nhiễm đất rất nghiêm trọng.

D. Người ta đã đưa tin rằng sự ô nhiễm đất đã thực sự khiến cuộc sống của nhiều người dân lâm vào nguy hiểm.


Câu 49:

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

We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.

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Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi không muốn tiêu quá nhiều tiền. Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rẻ.

= B. Thay vì dùng nhiều tiền, chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rẻ.

Cấu trúc: rather than = instead of + V_ing: thay vì là

Chọn B

Các phương án khác:

A. Mặc dù tiêu nhiều tiền, chúng tôi đã ở trong một khác sạn rẻ.

C. Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rẻ nhưng chúng tôi phải tiêu nhiều tiền.

D. Chúng tôi đã không ở trong một khách sạn rẻ bởi vì chúng tôi có quá nhiều tiền để tiêu.


Câu 50:

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

Everyone expected Clement’s party to be a disaster. It was exactly the opposite.

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Tạm dịch: Mọi người đều nghĩ rằng bữa tiệc của Clement là một thảm họa. Nó hoàn toàn trái ngược lại.

= B. Hoàn toàn trái ngược với suy đoán của mọi người, bữa tiệc của Clement thực sự rất vui.

contrary to = opposite: trái ngược với

Chọn B

Các phương án khác:

A. Clement không mong là bữa tiệc của cậu ấy trở nên tồi tệ nhưng mọi người nghĩ vậy.

C. Người ta nghĩ rằng bữa tiệc của Clement không thành công và trên thực tế nó đã không thành công.

D. Như mọi người đã dự đoán từ trước, bữa tiệc của Clement không phải là một thảm họa.


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