A. LISTENING

1. Listen to the recording and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (You will hear the recording TWICE.) (1.0 point)

Question 1. Where do we first encounter our plastic bottle?
A. its natural habitat, the supermarket
B. its supermarket, the natural habitat
C. its natural habitat, supermarket
D. its supermarket, natural habitat

Question 2. What is one of plastic bottle’s most dangerous enemies?
A. Superman
B. Superwarrior
C. Ecowarrior
D. Ecotour

Question 3. Why wouldn’t our plastic bottle be safe in the park?
A. the litter-collecting park warden is hunting the bottle and trying to catch it with his weapon.
B. the litter-collecting park warden hunts the bottle and tries to catch it with his weapon.
C. the litter-collecting park warden hunted the bottle and tried to catch it with his weapon.
D. the litter-collecting park warden hunted the bottle and trying to catch it with his weapon.

Question 4. What do the children love to do with the plastic bottle?
A. kicking it around the swing.
B. kicking it around the park.
C. kicking it around the seesaw
D. kicking it around the playground.

2. Listen to the recording and state whether the statements below are true or false. Mark the letter A on your answer sheet if the statement is true (T), and B if it is false (F). (You will hear the recording TWICE.) (1.0 point)

Question 5. Many of the species end up attached to a pole to scare off birds that come and eat the seeds on a freshly ploughed field, or stuck forever in a ditch.
A. True
B. False

Question 6. Unfortunately, a gust of wind picks it up and drops it in a stream where the bottle floats on the surface.
A. True
B. False

Question 7. The bottle will now continue its journey across the ocean to the Mediterranean Sea which has a thriving population of hundreds of tons of plastic waste.
A. True
B. False

Question 8. Our bottle will never disappear completely because it isn’t biodegradable.
A. True
B. False

B. PHONETICS – LEXICO – GRAMMAR

I. PHONETICS

1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)

Question 9.
A. peace
B. threat
C. death
D. bread

Question 10.
A. complex
B. local
C. central
D. culture

2. 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 stress in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)

Question 11.
A. bamboo
B. cattle
C. journey
D. forest

Question 12.
A. attendance
B. candidate
C. scholarship
D. scenery

II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR

1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.0 point)

Question 13. From a young age, she was determined to _______ her youth and whole life to the preservation of endangered species.
A. devote
B. expose
C. open
D. direct

Question 14. The company’s sales have doubled since the introduction of new _______ technology.
A. full-length
B. traditional
C. cutting-edge
D. standard

Question 15. After receiving a diamond ring from her husband, Annie feels like she is _______ girl in the world.
A. happy
B. happier
C. the happiest
D. happiest

Question 16. She _______ when the alarm _______ off this morning.
A. slept, went
B. was sleeping, went
C. was sleeping, was going
D. slept, was going

2. Read the following announcement/advertisement 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 17 to 22. (1.5 points)

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Tour!

Join us on a journey through Vietnam’s history with a tour of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum!

In our tour, you can: • Discover the (17) _______ of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam and a key figure in the country’s struggle for independence. • Explore the impressive structure of the mausoleum, where (18) _______ Ho Chi Minh’s body is preserved. • Learn (19) _______ the life and achievements of Ho Chi Minh from our expert guides.

Contact us to book now! • Email: Vietnamtourguide@gmail.com • Zalo: +841234567.

Question 17:
A. biology
B. biographic
C. biography
D. biological

Question 18:
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article

Question 19:
A. about
B. on
C. in
D. for

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARK ZUCKERBERG’S VISIT

Dear students, parents, and staff,

I am excited to announce that Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, (20) _______ our school last week. Here are some highlights from his visit: • Mr. Zuckerberg arrived at our school on Wednesday morning. While he (21) _______ a talk in the auditorium, students were preparing for his visit in their classrooms. • After his talk, Mr. Zuckerberg answered questions from students. They asked about his (22) _______, his experiences, and his advice for young people. • Finally, Mr. Zuckerberg took a group photo with our students and staff. It was a memorable moment for everyone involved.

Question 20:
A. visiting
B. visited
C. was visiting
D. is visiting

Question 21:
A. giving
B. were giving
C. gave
D. was giving

Question 22:
A. rule
B. battle
C. career
D. poetry

C. READING

1. Read the following passage 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 23 to 27. (1.25 points)

Why is culture important and how does it answer the question “What is cultural identity?”? Culture is the underlying foundation of traditions and beliefs that help a person relate to the world around them. It is the basis for any superstitions they may have. It is the aversion to (23) _______ types of meat, or which days you can work on. Culture gives us a (24) _______ starting point when beginning to search for our roots.

Knowing (25) _______ a person comes from will help to define how they look at their family obligations as well as how they celebrate important milestones in life. As a person has given up their cultural identity, they no longer can identify themselves with the things that were (26) _______ the most important things in their lives. They lose direction. As time (27) _______ by and they continue to forget about their past and their natural traditions, their identity becomes less and less pronounced.

Question 23:
A. especial
B. special
C. specific
D. typical

Question 24:
A. definitive
B. definite
C. definition
D. definitively

Question 25:
A. by which
B. how
C. when
D. where

Question 26:
A. at once
B. once
C. one time
D. for once

Question 27:
A. goes
B. flies
C. passes
D. walks

2. 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 28 to 32. (1.25 points)

Stockholm, Sweden stands out as a green city due to its eco-friendly initiatives. Firstly, Stockholm boasts efficient waste management systems. It emphasises recycling and composting to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

Secondly, the city encourages environmentally-friendly transportation methods, such as cycling and public transit, to minimise carbon emissions. These efforts contribute to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Thirdly, Stockholm promotes the use of reusable items and discourages single-use plastics. Citizens are encouraged to bring their bags and containers while shopping to reduce plastic waste. These eco-conscious practices make Stockholm a model for sustainability and inspire other cities worldwide.

With its commitment to environmental protection and innovative approaches to waste reduction, Stockholm sets a high standard for green living and serves as an example of how cities can prioritise sustainability in urban development.

Question 28. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Stockholm – the Friendliest City
B. Stockholm – the Happiest City
C. Stockholm – a Green City
D. Stockholm – a Success Story

Question 29. According to paragraph 1, what does Stockholm put an emphasis on?
A. landfill sites
B. recycling and composting
C. e-waste management
D. reusing and recycling

Question 30. The word “minimise” in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to _______.
A. prevent
B. reduce
C. control
D. increase

Question 31. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. bags
B. containers
C. practices
D. citizens

Question 32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Single-use plastics are more popular than reusable items in Stockholm.
B. City dwellers in Stockholm are encouraged to cycle or use public transport.
C. Stockholm is a prime example of how a city can prioritise sustainability.
D. Stockholm adopts innovative approaches to reduce the amount of waste.

D. WRITING

1. 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/paragraph in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)

Question 33.

a. Secondly, her achievements are remarkable; she became the youngest Indian woman to receive a Nobel award for her efforts.

b. Dear Laura, I hope you are well.

c. Her story is truly inspiring, and I believe her commitment to making a positive impact in the world deserves praise.

d. Additionally, Malala has volunteered in various communities, providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

e. Firstly, Malala is an inspiring young woman who has dedicated her life to advocating for girls’ education.

f. I wanted to share with you someone I truly admire – Malala Yousafzai.

A. b – f – e – a – d – c
B. b – f – e – c – a – d
C. b – f – e – a – c – d
D. b – f – d – e – a – c

Question 34.

a. Next, it enables you to build better relationships with people because through frequent sports you can get to know a lot about others’ personalities.

b. First, playing sports helps reduce the stress and gives you more energy in your life.

c. In short, people should play sports regularly because it brings lots of advantages.

d. Lastly, it improves your health. When playing sports, the body is protected from different types of harmful bacteria and viruses.

e. Playing sports brings a lot of advantages.

A. e – a – b – d – c
B. e – b – a – d – c
C. b – a – d – c – e
D. c – b – a – e – d

2. Write an opinion essay (180 words) on the impact of world festivals on young Vietnamese people. (1.5 points)

Recently, there are more and more festivals such as Christmas and Halloween. Some people worried about the influence of foreign cultures while others say there is nothing wrong with it.

What do you think about this?

Đáp Án

Thầy Võ Văn Ngọc

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Chức vụ: Trưởng ban biên soạn môn Tiếng Anh THPT

Trình độ: Cử nhân Sư phạm Tiếng Anh, IELTS 6.0, Chứng chỉ hạng II, Chứng chỉ E-learning

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