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TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN KHUYẾN NĂM HỌC 2022-2023 (NO. 4)

Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Lớp: 11 THPT

Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
(Đề thi gồm: 08 trang)

HỌ VÀ TÊN THÍ SINH: ………………………………………………..……

SỐ BÁO DANH: ……………………………………

Chữ ký giám thị: SỐ PHÁCH:

Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài ngay vào đề thi này

Điểm Chữ ký giám khảo: SỐ PHÁCH:

Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào đề thi này

PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)
Hướng dẫn làm phần thi nghe hiểu:
- Bài nghe gồm 20 câu, thí sinh được nghe 2 lần, đĩa CD tự chạy 2 lần.
- Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc, hướng dẫn chi tiết đã có trong bài nghe.

PART I. Question 1-10. Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Bankside Recruitment Agency
 Address of Agency: 497, Eastside Docklands
 Name of Agent: Beckly ( 1)…………………………………………..
 Phone number: 07866 510333
 Best to call her in the (2)………………………………………
Typical job
Clerical and admin roles, mainly in the finance industry
Must have a good (3)…………………………………………………………….skill
 Jobs are usually for at least one (4)…………………………………
 Pay is usually (5) £……………………………………………………..per hour
Registration process
 Wear a (6)……………………………………………..to the interview
 Must bring your (7)…………………………….to the interview
 They will ask questions about each applicant’s (8)………………………………….
Advantages of using an agency
 The (9)…………………………………………you receive at the interview will benefit you
 Will get access to vacancies which are not advertised
 Less (10)……………………………………..is involved in applying for the job.
PART II. Questions 11-13. Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL VILLAGE

11. Riverside Village was a good place to start an industry because it had water, raw materials and
fuels such as ……………………………. and …………………………………… .
12. The metal industry was established at Riverside Village by ………………………… who lived in
the area.
13. There were over …………………………. water-powered mills in the area in the eighteenth
century.
Questions 14-20:Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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Questions 14. ………………………………..Road

Questions 15. The………………………………….
Questions 16. The………………………………….
Questions 17. The………………………………….
Questions 18. The…………………………………..
Questions 19. The………………………………….
Questions 20. The…………………………………..for the workers.
PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6.0 points)
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.(0.4ps)
Question 1 . A. domestic B. typical C. disaster D. defensive
Question 2. A. technique B. estate C. canal D. compass

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.(0.4ps)
Question 3. Phuong Thao: “You must have found reading my essay very tiring”
Ms Lan : “_______ I enjoyed it”
 A. Not in the least B. Just in case C. at all costs D. you are welcome
Question 4. Mike : “ Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?” - Jane: “ _______ ”
A. That’s very kind of you B. Not a chance C. I don’t believe D. Well done!

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.(0.4ps)
Question 5. Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate
equipment is tempting fate.
A. Taking a risk B. losing heart
C. having panic D. going round in circles
Question 6: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive
C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits

IV. 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./(0.4p)
Question 7.Using more natural resources without degrading the planet any further is this century’s
biggest challenge.
A.improving. B.generating. C.destroying. D.preventing.
Question 8. You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation
exam.
A. criticize yourself B. wear a backpack
C. praise yourself D. check up your back

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined parts that need correction in each of the
following questions.(0.4ps)
Question 9. By the time of the dinosaurs, turtles have already developed the hard shell into
which their heads and legs could be drawn.
A. time of B. have C. into which D. drawn
Question 10. The tour of the palace included a visit to the old kitchen where they were baking bread
and the huge underground wine cellar which was containing thousands of bottles and felt like a
prison.
A. included B. were baking C. was containing D. feltures
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following
sentences.(1.6 ps)
Question 11. The Headquarter of this multinational organization is currently _______ , which
means some people will have to be made redundant.
A. undersized B. overused C. overstaffed D. undercharged
Question 12: At the height of the financial crisis, Daniel's start-up went through such a difficult
period that he had no choice but to _______ his staff.
A. lay up B. take on C. take down D. lay off
Question 13: Globally, the results show that a large _______ people in the surveys have a positive
attitude towards the idea of having intelligent service robots as small "domestic machines".
A. proportion B. number C. amount D. scale
Question 14: Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a digital computer to perform
tasks _______ associated with intelligent beings.
A. commonly B. popularly C. basically D. primarily
Question 15 _______ studying in faculty of Love and Happiness in Japan for 5 years, he wrote the
books of how to live and to be lived.
A. After had been B. After he has C. Having been D. Before he had been
Question 16. To achieve a nice body, you can use a waist trainer, but remember that it is
only a _______ to a healthy lifestyle with regular exercising and a balanced diet.
A. combination B. supplement C. displacement D. substitute
Question 17. With their undeveloped immune system, young infants are _______ to a wide range of
minor ailments.
A. favorable B. conducive C. susceptible D. receptive
Question 18. The greater _______ increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate
housing.
A. of B. is the C. the D. is of the

VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in each of the following sentences. (0.4ps)
Question 19. A. divorce B. afford C. neighbor D. import
Question 20. A. medicine B. couple C. childcare D. decade

VIII. Give the suitable form of the word in capital. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes. (1.0ps)
1. One wonderful feature of new tube stations is the number of lifts that help to facilitate anyone with
a _________ . (ABLE)
2. When Sarah quit her last job, she didn‟t think she would be _________ for so long. (EMPLOY)
3. _________ believe that life in the future will be far better than it is today. (OPTIMISTIC)
4. Many children create _________ friends to talk to. (IMAGINE)
5. In a _________ society, various languages are spoken and different ethnic groups live together and
learn to respect each other‟s traditions and customs. (CULTURE)

IX. Fill in each blank space with one suitable preposition.(1.0ps)

1. The British are widely _________ to be a very polite nation, and in some respects this is true.
2. Tim is seventeen and at the moment he doesn’t care very much _________ anything except
clothes.
3. Luckily, the bomb which went _________ near the bank last Friday didn’t kill anyone.
4. Many old people don’t like to change. They are very set in their _________ .
5. There is a _________ desire for peace among the people.
 PART C. READING (5.0 points)
I. Read the following passage, then choose the word which best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or D
to indicate your answers. (2 ps)
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are
(1)_________ more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child
could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a (2) _________ attitude and
take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (3) _________ toys, books
and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (4)_________ available for young children,
and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (5)_________ them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge
range of videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are
(6)_________ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad
review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching
programmes not intended for their age (7)_________ . Too many television programmes induce an
incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult.
However, (8)_________ viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful. Just
as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on television, so children will pounce on
books which (9)_________ their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new
(10)_________ to a story known from a book.
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Question 1. A. scarcely B. rarely C. slightly D. really
Question 2. A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful
Question 3. A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulating
Question 4. A. material B. sense C. produce D. amusement
Question 5. A. provoke B. encourage C. provide D. attract
Question 6. A. properly B. worthily C. perfectly D. equally
Question 7. A. set B. band C. group D. limit
Question 8. A. cautious B. choice C. approved D. discriminating
Question 9. A. illustrate B. extend C. feature D. possess
Question 10. A. revival B. dimension C. option D. existence
II. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers. (1.4ps)
How a man uses money - makes it, saves it, and spends it - is perhaps one of the best tests of
practical wisdom. Although money ought by no means to be regarded as a chief end of man's life,
neither is it a trifling matter, to be held in philosophic contempt, representing as it does to so large an
extent, the means of physical comfort and social well-being. Indeed, some of the finest qualities of
human nature are intimately related to the right use of money; such as generosity, honesty, justice,
and self - sacrifice; as well as the practical virtues of economy and providence. On the other hand,
there are their counterparts of avarice, fraud, injustice, and selfishness, as displayed by the inordinate
lovers of gain; and abuse the means entrusted to them. "So that", as it wisely observed by Henry
Taylor in his thoughtful "Notes from Life", "a right measure and manner in getting, saving, spending,
giving, taking, lending, borrowing, and bequeathing, would almost argue a perfect man".
Comfort in worldly circumstances is a condition which every man is justified in striving to attain
by all worthy means. It secures that physical satisfaction, which is necessary for the culture of the
better part of his nature; and enables him to provide for those of his own household. Nor ought the
duty to be any the less indifferent to us, that the respect which our fellow men entertain for us in no
slight degree depends upon the manner in which we exercise the opportunities which present
themselves for our honorable advancement in life. The very effort required to be made to succeed
in life with this object, is of itself an education; stimulating a man's sense of self-respect, bringing
out his practical quailities, and disciplining him in the exercise of patience, perseverance, and such
like virues. The provident and careful man must necessarily be a thoughtful man, for he lives mot
merely for the present, but with provident forecast makes arrangements for the future. He must also
be a temperate man, and exercise the virtues of self-denial, than which nothing is so much caculated
to give strength to the character. John Sterling says truly, that "the worst education which teaches self
denial is better than the best which traches everything else, and not that." The Romans rightly
employed the same word (virtus) to desighnate courage, which is in a physical sense what the other is
in moral; the highest wirtue of all being victory over ourselves.
(Source: https://www.studyguidezone.com/thea_reading.htm )
Question 1. What is the main idea of his passage?
A. Wealthy people and poor people can both be virtuous
B. Money is insignificant
C. Money is the most important thing in the world
D. The way a person handles money indicates his or her general character
Question 2. The author's purpose in writing this essay is _________
A. to teach people how to earn a great deal of money
B. to warn readers about the dangers of greed
C. to describe the life of a wealthy person
D. to convince the reader that proper money management is a sign of good character
Question 3. Which word best describes the author's attitude to Henry Taylor?
A. admiring B. condescending C. skeptical D. disgusted
Question 4 . What does the author mean by the comment "The very effort required to be made to
succeed in life with this object, is of itself an education"?
A. In order to earn money a person needs to go to college
B. Money makes people seem smarter than they are
C. That learing to manage money effectively entails learning a number of other valuable skills
D. Only intelligent people can earn money
Question 5. The author brings up the Roman word for courage to illustrate _________
A. his knowledge of the classics
B. that people throughout history have valued money
C. that self-discipline is less important than physical bravery
D. that self-discipline is similar to physical bravery.
Question 6. What does the author imply by saying that money provides "physical satisfaction,
which is necessary for the culvivation of the better part of his nature"?
A. people are friendlier after they have had a hot bath
B. In order to improve oneself in more lofty ways, one must attain the basic necessities.
C. The most important thing in life is physical pleasure
D. Money can only provide physical pleasure
Question 7. Why must the "provident and careful man" be a thoughtful man?
A. Because he has earned a great deal of money
B. Because he is familiar with the works of Henry Taylor
C. Because he gives most of his money to charity
D. Because he must always be planning for the future
III. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers. (1.6ps)
Plastic bags are used by everybody. From a vegetable vendor to a designer store, everyone seems
to use them. Even though they are one of the modern conveniences that we seem to be unable to do
without, they are responsible for causing pollution, killing wildlife, and using up the precious
resources of the Earth. But, most of us are blissfully unaware of the repercussions that are occurring
and will take place in the future because of the plastic bags.
Every once in a while, the government passes out an order banning store owners from providing
plastic bags to customers for carrying their purchases, with little lasting effect. Plastic bags are very
popular with both retailers as well as consumers because they are cheap, strong, lightweight,
functional, as well as a hygienic means of carrying food as well as other goods. About a hundred
billion plastic bags are used every year in the U.S. alone. And then, when one considers the huge
economies and populations of India, China, Europe, and other parts of the world, the numbers can be
staggering. The problem is further exacerbated by the developed countries shipping off their plastic
waste to developing countries like India.
Once they are used, most bags go into landfills. Each year, more and more bags are ending up
littering the environment. Once they become litter, plastic bags find their way into our
waterways,parks, beaches, and streets. And, if they are burned, they infuse the air with toxic fumes.
About 100,000 animals, such as dolphins, turtles, whales, penguins are killed every year due to these
bags. Many animals ingest plastic bags, mistaking them for food, and therefore, die. And worse, the
ingested plastic bag remains intact even after the death and decomposition of the animal. Thus, it lies
around in the landscape where another victim may ingest it.
One of the worst environmental effects is that they are nonbiodegradable. The decomposition
takes about 400 years. No one will live so long to witness the decomposition of plastic! Thus, save
the environment for the future generations as well as animals.
Petroleum products are diminishing and getting more expensive by the day, since we have used
this non-renewable resource increasingly. And to make plastic, about 60-100 million barrels of oil are
needed every year around the world. Surely, this precious resource should not be wasted on
producing plastic bags, should it? Petroleum is vital for our modern way of life. It is necessary for
our energy requirements - for our factories, transportation, heating, lighting, and so on. Without
viable alternative sources of energy yet on the horizon, if the supply of petroleum were to be turned
off, it would lead to practically the entire world grinding to a halt.
So, what can be done? A tote bag can make a good substitute for carrying groceries and the
shopping. You can keep the bag with the cashier, and then put your purchases into it instead of the
usual plastic bag. Recycling the bags you already have is another good idea. These can come into use
for various purposes, like holding your garbage, instead of purchasing new ones. While governments
may be working out ways to lessen the impact of plastic bags on the environment; however, each of
us should shoulder some of the responsibility for this problem, which ultimately harms us. Plastics
are not only nonbiodegradable, but are one of the major pollutants of the sea. For a clean and green
environment, try to use alternatives to plastic whenever and wherever possible. Cut down your use of
plastic, and do your bit to save our planet.
(Source: https://helpsa.venature.com/)
Question 1: Which of the following could be the best tittle of the passage?
A. Plastic pollution - Problems and solutions.
 B. Harmful effects of plastic bags on the environment.
C. Plastic pollution - What should we do?
D. Plastic bags - New threat for the environment,
Question 2: What is the synonym of the word "repercussions" in the first paragraph?
A. situation B. interference C. contamination D. consequence
Question 3: According to the second paragraph, what is NOT true about the reality of plastic bags?
A. The more population a country has, the more complicated the plastic pollution is.
B. Plastic bags are often used because of their convenience.
C. Importing plastic waste from developed countries makes the problem more sophisticated.
D. The governments do not prohibit the use of plastic bags at the stores.
Question 4: The following are the negative effects of plastic bags on the environment, EXCEPT
_________.
A. They make water, soil and air polluted.
B. Marine animals may die because of eating plastic bags.
C. It takes plastic bags a very long time to be biodegraded.
D. People do not live long enough to check whether plastic bags are decomposed or not.
Question 5: The word "intact" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________ .
A. undamaged B. broken C. harmful D. dangerous
Question 6: According to the passage, petroleum is described as a resource that _________ .
A. increases the cost of products.
B. is wasted on many energy demands of life.
C. is indispensable in almost all activities of the modern world.
D. is replaced by other alternatives in producing plastic bags.
Question 7: What does the word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?
A. the cashier B. the bag C. the shopping D. a good substitute
Question 8: What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. Plastic bags should be limited as much as possible to save the Earth from their harmful
impacts.
B. Each individual should reuse their plastic bags to save money for other purchases.
C. The governments should cooperate with every citizen in cleaning the plastic bags in
the polluted oceans.
D. It is easier to keep the environment clean at first than to save it after it is polluted
PART D. WRITING (5.0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (1.0 points)
1. Something must be done to help the victims of the earthquake in Mexico.
Urgent………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I shall never lend John any money, no matter what happens.
-> Under no ………………………………………………………………………………
3. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
It.………………………………………….……………………………………………….……
4. Thank you for reminding me about the timetable, otherwise I would have missed the last train.
If……………………..……………………………………………………………………….………
5.Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning.
We have booked five rooms, only ……………………..……………………………………
II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence
has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. You must
use no more than five words. (1.0 point)
1. There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected. FAR
à There were _______________________________________I had expected
2. It's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled. BLAME
à Nobody is ____________________________________that the meeting was cancelled.
3. It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage. MUCH
 It was ____________________________ as a business arrangement
4. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff. CONSIDERATION
 The manager should ________________________________when hiring new staff.
5. I expect the book to be far better because it had been written by such a good novelist. SHORT
 The book ___________________________________ even though it had been written by such a
good novelist.
III. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (1.0 points)
1. Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh.
 The very …………………………………………………………………………..
2. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
 There was an …………………………………………………………………….
3. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
 The boy dances ………………………………………………………………………..
4. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
 If I ………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
 The house …………………………………………………………………………
IV. Write an essay of 200-220 words. (2 points)
In the tough economic times, there is growing difficulty in getting and securing a job. What do you
think are the necessary characteristics of a successful employee who can sustain his career? Write
a paragraph of about 200 words expressing our opinion.
In this day and age, getting employed has become tougher than ever before. Therefore, a number of
unqualified officers have been made redundant. This essay is due to point out that workers must have
enthusiasm and self-confidence to ensure their job positions.

To start with, commitment is always the top factor to be taken into consideration by an employer
when recruiting. Dedication helps promote the workers’ productivity and can lead to success. By
being devoted to the work, officers open up their own opportunities for growth and advancement.
This can come in the form of raises, promotion, or new job opportunities. For example, an employee
is always devoted to his work, increasing productivity and proficiency in work, which contributes to
rise the total revenue. It is undeniable that the employee will be promoted for his devotion.
Moreover, self-confidence is another crucial factor for a successful laborer to maitain his position.
Self-confidence allows workers to take risk while also improving their work experience. For instance,
without self-confidence, some employees may fear speaking up to express their opinions and receive
feedback from seniors. As a result, these people can not enhance experience or valuable lessons about
their work.

In conclusion, in this economy with high competitiveness, dedication and self-confidence are vital for
workers’ careers to be sustained; otherwise, they will be laid off.