Đề thi thử Tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề: 403 - Năm học 2021 - Sở GD&ĐT cụm các trường huyện Nam Trực (Có đáp án)

 SỞ GD & ĐT NAM ĐỊNH ĐỀ THI THỬ TN THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 
CỤM CÁC TRƯỜNG THPT Bài thi môn: Tiếng Anh 
 HUYỆN NAM TRỰC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; không kể thời gian giao đề 
(Đề thi có 04 trang) 
Họ và tên thí sinh .. 
Số báo danh . 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to 
each of the following questions. 
 1. "I am sorry I didn't wait for you," Mary said to John. 
 A. Mary apologized for not waiting for John. B.Mary sorry for not waiting for John. 
 C. Mary denied not waiting for John. D. Mary insisted on not waiting for John. 
 2. I don't think Max broke your vase because he wasn't here then. 
 A. Max can't have broken your vase because he wasn't here then. 
 B. Max was likely to break your vase because he wasn't here then. 
 C. Max wouldn't have broken your vase because he wasn't here then. 
 D. Max wouldn't break your vase because he wasn't here then. 
 3. People think that Charles Smith stole the car in 2018. 
 A. Charles Smith is thought to steal the car in 2018. 
 B. The car thought to be stolen by Charles Smith in 2018. 
 C. Charles Smith is thought to have stolen the car in 2018. 
 D. It is thought that Charles Smith had stolen the car in 2018. 
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. 
 The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and 
influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (4)_______ 
more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. 
Presumably, most parents (5)_______ are always worrying about their children's safety buy mobile phones for 
them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid 
missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (6)_______, we cannot deny the fact 
that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (7)_______ evidence 
that texting has affected literacy skills 
 The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of the question, affected adult consumers too. What 
employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 
18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office. 
 Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally 
speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short notice. They 
also provide their owners (8)_______ a sense of security in emergency situations. 
 4. A. made B. done C. brought D. played 
 5. A. who B. which C. what D. whom 
 6. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. As a result 
 7. A. indisputable B. arguable C. unhesitating D. doubtless 
 8. A. by B. of C. with D. for 
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. 
 Bali, the fabled "Island of the Gods", has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural 
traditions and spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist enshrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes down 
through terraced rice fields to a golden strand lapped by azure waters, every square inch of Bali offers a fresh 
and unforgettable image. 
 No less enchanting are its people, some 2.7 million souls whose artistry and piety are recognized 
throughout the world Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology. Tantric Buddhism and 
homegrown mythology, is the primary faith of Bali's inhabitants, and so deeply woven into the fabric of their 
daily lives that the line between the spiritual and the material is blurry at best. 
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 Those of you keen on delving into the island's fascinating culture will have plenty of opportunities, as 
colorful ceremonies and traditional performances occur with regularity of sunrise. Most hotels offer nightly 
dance shows of one form or another, tailored to tourist audiences but none the less exquisite. The hill town of 
Ubud, the island's premier arts center, also has a full schedule of performance, and the nearby stone-cutter's 
village of Batubulan is famed for its Barong lion dances. The shoppers among you will find Bali a treasure 
house of handicrafts and fine works of art. The Balinese are incredibly gifted artists and craftsmen, and their 
material creations are imbued with the same sense of wonderment with which they regard their universe. Stone 
and wood carvings, traditional and modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are 
readily in shops and galleries throughout the island. As for recreation, there is no shortage of option. Nature 
walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing, even bungy jumping, and white water rafting await the adventurous 
here. 
 (Source: 
 9. The topic of the given passage is ____________. 
 A. Tourism in Bali B. Bali for recreation C. Balinese life D. Scenery in Bali 
 10. The second paragraph of the passage mainly discusses ____________. 
 A. artistry and piety of Bali B. Population of Bali 
 C. Balinese religion D. daily lives of Balinese 
 11. The word "their" in the second paragraph refers to ____________. 
 A. the spiritual and the material B. Bali's inhabitants 
 C. 2.7 million souls D. daily lives 
 12. Which of the following might be CLOSEST in meaning with "exquisite" in the third paragraph? 
 A. spiritual B. material C. skillful D. clever 
 13. You can find all these recreational activities in Bali EXCEPT ____________. 
 A. horseback riding B. parachute jumping C. water rafting D. nature walks 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
 14. The car manufacturer ________ two automatic systems this morning. 
 A. had a robotic company install B. has had a robotics company install 
 C. got a robotic company installed D. had a robotic company installed 
 15. Joe Biden is the President of ________ United States. 
 A. a B.  C. an D. the 
 16. Many rare species are now ________ the verge of extinction. 
 A. by B. in C. on D. from 
 17. Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people ________ the same language? 
 A. had spoken B. speak C. spoke D. will speak 
 18. He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he ________ dinner. 
 A. finishing B. finishes C. will finish D. finish 
 19. We turned off the radio ________ the boring program. 
 A. In spite of B. because of C. because D. however 
 20. The man ________ next door usually plays the guitar in the evening. 
 A. lived B. to live C. lives D. living 
 21. Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop their ________ skills. 
 A. socially B. social C. socialize D. society 
 22. That's exactly what I mean, Tom. You've ________! 
 A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone 
 C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head 
 23. The boy practices _________ the piano every morning. 
 A. play B. played C. playing D. to play 
 24. Thanks to the progress of science and technology, our lives have become ________. 
 A. better and better B. more and more good 
 C. gooder and gooder D. the more and more good 
 25. I recommended that you ________ the committee. 
 A. joining B. join C. joined D. have joined 
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 26. In the ________ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers. 
 A. preservative B. conservative C. sustainable D. supportive 
 27. No matter how angry he was, he would never ________ to violence. 
 A. recourse B. resort C. resolve D. exert 
 28. After the power failure last night, the washing machine started to ________, so I had to wash the clothes 
by hands. 
 A. operate B. make noise C. work D. malfunction 
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. 
 29. The film was not interesting. He tried to watch the whole of it. 
 A. In spite of the film uninteresting, he tried to watch the whole of it. 
 B. Despite of uninteresting film, he tried to watch the whole of it. 
 C. Uninteresting as the film was, he tried to watch the whole of it. 
 D. Uninteresting though was the film, he tried to watch the whole of it. 
 30. She put the telephone down. Immediately her boss rang back. 
 A. Hardly had she hung up, she rang her boss immediately. 
 B. No sooner had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back. 
 C. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone. 
 D. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back. 
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. 
 31. In 1969, the Beatles officially broke up after playing together as a band for more than a decade. 
 A. united B. separated C. worked together D. cooperated 
 32. Saving endangered species from becoming extinct is crucial for our health and the future of our children. 
 A. resistant B. dangerous C. threatened D. preserved 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of 
the following exchanges. 
33. Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted. 
Mary: "Shall we eat out tonight ?" - Sarah: "______________________." 
 A. That's a great idea B. That's acceptable 
 C. You are welcome D. It's kind of you to invite 
 34. Lan and Nam are talking about the extinction. 
Lan: Are you concerned about animals becoming extinct? Nam: " ______________________." 
 A. I'm really worried. Our biodiversity will be broken. B. When will they become extinct? 
 C. Which animals are endangered? D. I love keeping animals as pets. 
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. 
 35. When computers advanced, they would merge with other technologies, such as nanotechnology and 
robotics. 
 A. unite B. split C. incorporate D. integrate 
 36. As you can see, my father does a lot of gardening and those rose bushes are the apples of his eve. He's so 
proud of them. 
 A. the apples that he prefers B. the things that he likes very much 
 C. the things that is very important to him D. the things that he dislikes 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three 
in the pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
 37. A. averaged B. terrified C. realized D. decided 
 38. A. arrange B. assist C. access D. apply 
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. 
39. Reading books helps you improve your knowledge, sharpen your memory and expanding your vocabulary. 
 A. helps B. expanding C. knowledge D. sharpen 
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 40. Efforts are done in the hope of preserving all species and maintaining the ecological balance. 
 A. of B. species C. done D. the 
 41. She had so many luggage that there was not enough room in the car for it. 
 A. it B. was C. enough room D. so many 
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct answer. 
 There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species. An aesthetic 
justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered 
plants and animals are particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty. The aesthetic role of nature in 
all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literature of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the 
spiritual life of many groups. According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all 
its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world. 
 Another argument that has been put forward, especially by groups in the medical and 
pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self-interest. By preserving all species, we retain a balance of 
nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind. Recent research on global ecosystems has been cited as 
evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the 
survival of our own species. Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical 
compounds derived from rare plants may contain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently 
threatening human beings. If we do not protect other species, then they cannot protect us. 
 Apart from human advantage in both the aesthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of a 
moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist, a viewpoint stated in the United Nations 
World Charter for Nature, created in 1982. Furthermore, if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the 
creatures on Earth, then it is incumbent upon human beings to protect them, and to ensure the continued 
existence of all species. Moral justification has been extended by a movement called "deep ecology", the 
members of which rank the biosphere higher than people because the continuation of life depends on this 
larger perspective. To carry their argument to its logical conclusion, all choices must be made for the 
biosphere, not for people. 
 (Source: Adapted from Reading Practice for theTOEFL) 
 42. Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? 
 A. The quality of life B. The balance of nature 
 C. The beauty of the world D. The preservation of species 
 43. The word "perspective" in the third paragraph could best be replaced by _____________. 
 A. ideal B. event C. view D. truth 
 44. Which of the arguments supports animal rights? 
 A. Self-interest argument B. Moral justification C. Aesthetic justification D. Ecological argument 
 45. The author mentions all the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species EXCEPT 
_____________. 
 A. the natural compounds needed for medicines B. the control of pollution in the biosphere 
 C. the right to life implied by their existence D. the intrinsic value of the beauty of nature 
 46. The word "them" in the third paragraph refers to _____________. 
 A. species B. human beings C. creatures D. stewards 
 47. It can be inferred from the passage that the author _____________. 
 A. does not agree with ecological self-interest B. participated in drafting the Chapter for Nature 
 C. is a member of the "deep ecology" movement D. supports all of the arguments to protect species 
 48. The word "advocates" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____________. 
 A. advantages B. opponents C. viewpoints D. proponents 
Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer three in the position of primary stress in each of the 
following questions. 
 49. A. preserve B. offer C. prepare D. repeat 
 50. A. incredible B. endangered C. automatic D.responsible 
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