2025 FORMAT- ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 31 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. sign B. shift C. gift D. king Question 2. A. weather B. theory C. therefore D. neither 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. Question 3. A. promise B. happen C. support D. struggle Question 4. A. newspaper B. invention C. company D. attitude Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. The pen is very expensive, _____? A. isn't it B. doesn't it C. is it D. does it Question 6. Ho Chi Minh city is _____ than Hanoi capital. A. more largely B. largest C. large D. larger Question 7. I wanted _____ home as soon as possible. A. going B. to go C. to going D. go Question 8. When he came, I _____ in the kitchen. A. cooked B. am cooking C. was cooking D. has cooked Question 9. He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will _____ it. A. get over B. turn off C. take after D. fill in Read the following job advertisement /school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15 Apprentice Administrator in a Car Dealership A successful car dealership specialising in second-hand cars is looking for an apprentice administrator to provide administrative support for the team. The ideal candidate should also be able to work (10)______ Saturdays. Main responsibilities - Answering telephone calls and responding to emails - Meeting and greeting customers - Arranging meetings Requirements - 18 years of age or older - Excellent time-management skills - Good (11)______ skills To apply for this position, send your CV and a covering letter to
[email protected]. For further information, please phone Ms Kim Thanh at 0123975648. Please note that only shortlisted candidates (12)______. Question 10: A. in B. on C. about D. at Question 11: A. communicatively B. communicate C. communicative D. communication
Question 12: A. were contacted B. will contact C. will be contacted D. contact HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAMPAIGN Join us for (15)______ Healthy Lifestyle Campaign at our school. Throughout the month, we'll be organizing various activities and initiatives to promote physical and mental well-being. On the campaign, you can engage in interactive workshops, fitness classes, and awareness sessions that focus on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These activities aim to enhance (14)_____ about the benefits of exercise, proper nutrition, and stress management. (15)______ you want to get more involved, keep in touch with our campaign coordinator who will provide more information on upcoming events and guide you on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Question 13: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article) Question 14: A. awareness B. supporting C. investment D. education Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. Unless Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions. Question 16: a. To sum up, having a good diet, doing exercise and taking enough sleep will help us keep our body healthy. b. Health is always the most valuable thing in our life, so it is very important to keep fit. There are many ways to stay healthy. c. Secondly, doing regular exercise is also a good way to have a good health. For instance, we can do some physical exercise such as jogging or swimming. d. First of all, we should have a balanced diet. For example, we had better eat more vegetables, fruits and avoid fast food. e. Finally, we should take enough sleep. We should sleep at least six hours a day because it helps us feel better in the next morning. Especially, do not go to bed late or watch TV over night. A. d-c-e-b-a B. b-d-c-e-a C. b-c-d-e-a D. b-d-e-c-a Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful letter in each of the following questions. Exercise 17: a. Dear Sir /Madam , b. Could you please send me details of the competition , the number of participants , entry procedures , venue , date and time ? Please provide me with your phone number and email . c. I read the information about the English Speaking Competition on your Language Centre’s website. d. I look forward to hearing from you soon . e. Your faithfully , f. I am interested in practising English with native speakers and I want to get some information about the competition. A. a-c-f- b-d-e B. e-c-f- b-d-a C. a-f-c- b-d-e D. c-a-f- b-d-e Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Reading is a valuable activity that provides numerous benefits to individuals. Firstly, it expands our knowledge. When we read various genres, such as fiction or non-fiction, it (18)______. For instance,
if you are interested in history, reading historical novels can transport you to different eras and enhance your understanding of past events. Secondly, reading improves our vocabulary. (19)______, we encounter new words and phrases that contribute to the richness of our language skills. Furthermore, reading fosters empathy. When we immerse ourselves in characters' lives and experiences, (20)______. We develop a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, which is crucial for building compassion and understanding in (21)______. Books are like passports to distant lands. Through reading, we embark on journeys without (22)______. We can visit imaginary realms, historical epochs, and futuristic societies, all from the comfort of our reading nooks. In summary, reading is not merely a leisure activity. It is a gateway to knowledge, a linguistic enhancer, a promoter of empathy, and a cultural bridge. It invites us to (23)______. It's a voyage that never ends, offering endless opportunities for learning and enrichment. Question 18. A. increases our understanding B. will increase our understanding C. increased our understanding D. increasing our understanding Question 19. A. As we read B. Reading C. When reading D. If we read Question 20. A. we can relate to their emotions B. their emotions can be related C. can be related to their emotions D. their emotions can relate Question 21. A. their interactions with others B. its interactions with others C. his interactions with others D. our interactions with others Question 22. A. traveling physically B. physical travel C. having physically traveled D. having traveled physically Question 23. A. explore new worlds B. exploring new worlds C. have explored new worlds D. be exploring new worlds Choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30. Tornadoes are giant rotating columns of air. They form in thunderstorms when there is a great difference in the temperature and humidity of the lower and upper atmosphere. They can be very dangerous and very destructive. There are different varieties of tornadoes. They can be very big or small. Some tornadoes are only a few feet across and others can travel across an entire state. Tornadoes stretch from the ground high
into the sky. Usually, people rate them from F0 to F5, F5 being the most dangerous with wind speeds of around 261- 318 miles per hour. They are a very violent force of nature and can lay whole towns completely flat. Tornadoes can happen all over the world but a lot of them happen in the central United States in a region called Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley is made up of the low, flat states of the central United States between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. Even though Tornado Alley is the most common place for tornadoes, the deadliest recorded tornado was in Bangladesh in 1989 and killed around 1,300 people. Recently, massive tornadoes destroyed large parts of Alabama in the United States, a state that does not usually have tornadoes. Question 24. Which of the following is NOT true about tornadoes? A. They can happen all over the world. B. They can be very destructive. C. They come in many sizes. D. Most are very large. Question 25. What does the word “them” in the passage refer to ? A. Tornado Alleys B. the people C. states of the USA D. the tornadoes Question 26. Where do most tornadoes happen? A. In Bangladesh B. In the western United States C. In the Central United States D. Everywhere in the world Question 27. The word “varieties” in the passage is closest in meaning to ……. A. powers B. sizes C. types D. regions Question 28. What would be a good title for this passage? A. The most destructive storms of nature C. The worst recorded tornadoes B. Bad tornadoes in the United States D. How and where tornadoes happen Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks COPING WITH TRAFFIC Many large cities around the world have struggled to keep up with the increase in traffic in recent times. Densely populated areas, growing car ownership, as well as narrow roads brought for much lower volumes of traffic all (29) _____ to this. In 1975, Singapore decided to introduce a congestion charge - a (30) _____ paid by drivers entering the most traffic-heavy zones of the city. London introduced a congestion charge in 2003. Public opinion was initially opposed to the idea, (31) _____ people soon became more supportive of the scheme. Despite this, its first decade brought mixed success, and the (32) _____ of cars in the city fell by only 10%. However, the scheme proved massively profitable, (33) _____ allowed the city council to invest in other measures aimed at improving traffic conditions in London. These included cycle lanes, pedestrianized areas and better road surfaces. (Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer by Helen Weale) Question 29. A. result B. cause C. induce D. contribute Question 30. A. fine B. fee C. pension D. wage Question 31. A. or B. but C. so D. and Question 32. A. number B. amount C. other D. little Question 33. A. that B. whose C. who D. which 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 Hawaii is often considered to be one place in the world where you can find paradise. But when I arrived in Hawaii, I was shocked to discover beaches were covered in plastic rubbish washed up from around the world. As I dug through the sand, I realised the sandy beach was being transformed into a plastic beach. A chill went down my spine. From the beaches of Hawaii to the seas around Britain, we are polluting our own environment.
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