Đề thi thử 2024 Tiếng Anh Sở GD Nam Định lần 2 - Làm bài thi

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Question 1: A. hug B. girl C. bag D. gym

A. hug

B. girl

C. bag

D. gym

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Question 2: A. lemon B. ending C. event D. pencil

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.

A. lemon

B. ending

C. event

D. pencil 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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Question 3: A. afraid B. careful C. open D. lovely

A. afraid

B. careful

C. open

D. lovely

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Question 4: A. consider B. endanger C. imagine D. disagree

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethe option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

A. consider

B. endanger

C. imagine

D. disagree Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethe option that best completes each of the following exchanges

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Question 5: Peter and Jane are in the canteen.

- Peter: "Shall I order a lemonade for you?"

- Jane: "...... I'm thirsty."

A. Yes, please

B. No, I want a hamburger

C. Thank you, I want to eat something

D. You're welcome

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Question 6: David and Thomas are talking about Tiktok.

- David: "I think Tiktok is a wonderful place to share interesting short clips with people."

- Thomas: "...... I love sharing my cooking clips on Tiktok."

A. I agree B. I don't think so

C. That's awful D. It's not true

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

A. I agree

B. I don't think so

C. That's awful

D. It's not true Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indica the correct answer to each of the following questions

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Question 7: The manager suddenly became angry for no reason, ...... everyone at the meeting surprised.

A. made B. making C. make D. having made

A. made

B. making

C. make

D. having made

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Question 8: The air in the mountains was ...... than that in the cities.

A. clean B. the cleanest C. cleaner D. the cleaner

A. clean

B. the cleanest

C. cleaner

D. the cleaner

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Question 9: Sona will keep practicing the piano daily.

A. as soon as she had mastered the complex piece B. after she mastered the complex piece

C. when she was mastering the complex piece D. until she masters the complex piece

A. as soon as she had mastered the complex piece

B. after she mastered the complex piece

C. when she was mastering the complex piece

D. until she masters the complex piece

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Question 10: The new amusement park is very popular ...... families having small children.

A. of B. with C. in D. about

A. of

B. with

C. in

D. about

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Question 11: Tom put the letter on the desk, ......

A. didn't he B. doesn't he C. hadn't he D. wouldn't he

A. didn't he

B. doesn't he

C. hadn't he

D. wouldn't he

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Question 12: Who was ...... blond girl you were talking to at the party last night?

A. a B. an C. the D. O (no article)

A. a

B. an

C. the

D. O (no article)

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Question 13: She packed her ...... with all the essential luggage for the long business trip.

A. pocket B. purse C. wallet D. suitcase

A. pocket

B. purse

C. wallet

D. suitcase

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Question 14: They ...... on their hike at dawn, and reached the summit just in time to watch the sunrise.

A. took over B. set off C. went down D. put in

A. took over

B. set off

C. went down

D. put in

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Question 15: John stopped ...... on the project because it was too late, and he needed some rest.

A. working B. to work C. to working D. work

A. working

B. to work

C. to working

D. work

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Question 16: Instead of finding a solution, the team spent hours ...... hairs about the wording of the report, and the project deadline was missed.

A. sharing B. dividing C. splitting D. cutting

A. sharing

B. dividing

C. splitting

D. cutting

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Question 17: Tom came across an old friend when he ...... through the neighborhood.

A. has jogged B. is jogging C. jogs D. was jogging

A. has jogged

B. is jogging

C. jogs

D. was jogging

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Question 18: While there have been ...... incidents of theft in the area, the police reassured the community that overall crime rates remain low.

A. isolated B. discriminated C. detached D. excluded

A. isolated

B. discriminated

C. detached

D. excluded

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Question 19: The ancient vase ______ during an excavation. D. discovers
A. discovered B. was discovered C. was discovering D. discovers

A. discovered

B. was discovered

C. discovers A. discovered B. was discovered C. was discovering D. discovers

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Question 20: The teacher encouraged his students to be more ______ in problem-solving.
A. creatively B. creation C. creative D. create

A. creatively

B. creation

C. creative

D. create

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Question 21: The manager ______ a good example by arriving early and working hard, and his employees followed his lead.
A. put B. set C. caught D. took

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.

A. put

B. set

C. caught

D. took 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

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Question 22: The company's commitment to sustainability is demonstratively evident in its efforts to reduce

carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly practices.

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Question 23: My sister wins her first championship in 2001, three years before her marriage.
A B C D

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Question 24: The tree in the backyard was tall, and they provided shade on hot summer days.
A B C D

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.

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Question 25: Mark is a conscientious student, never coming to class with his homework unfinished.
A. careless B. thoughtful C. studious D. honest

A. careless

B. thoughtful

C. studious

D. honest

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Question 26: Once we had scored the third goal, victory was pretty much in the bag, and the rival team had no chance of winning.
A. unimportant B. unacceptable C. uncertain D. uninteresting

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to**indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the** underlined word in each of the following questions.

A. unimportant

B. unacceptable

C. uncertain

D. uninteresting Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to**indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the** underlined word in each of the following questions

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Question 27: Please deliver the parcel to my residence. I am on business, but my parents can collect it.
A. home B. office C. factory D. school

A. home

B. office

C. factory

D. school

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Question 28: Businesses must conform to environmental laws, or they risk facing heavy fines.
A. deny B. follow C. refuse D. affect

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet toindicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

A. deny

B. follow

C. refuse

D. affect Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet toindicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

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Question 29: The last time Tom wore that suit was at his sister's wedding.

A. Tom hasn't worn that suit since his sister's wedding

B. Tom didn't wear that suit at his sister's wedding

C. Tom has worn that suit since his sister's wedding

D. Tom didn't wear that suit since his sister's wedding

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Question 30: It is vital for parents to teach their children how to save themselves in an emergency.

A. Parents must teach their children how to save themselves in an emergency

B. Parents might teach their children how to save themselves in an emergency

C. Parents may teach their children how to save themselves in an emergency

D. Parents would teach their children how to save themselves in an emergency

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Question 31: "Will we ever see again?" Quan asked his girlfriend.

A. Quan asked his girlfriend if they will ever see again

B. Quan asked his girlfriend if they would ever see again

C. Quan asked his girlfriend if we will ever see again

D. Quan asked his girlfriend if we would ever see again. **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.**

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Question 32: The apartment didn't have enough safety measures. There was heavy loss in the fire.

A. If the apartment had had enough safety measures, there wouldn't have been heavy loss in the fire

B. If the apartment had enough safety measures, there wouldn't be heavy loss in the fire

C. If the apartment has enough safety measures, there won't be heavy loss in the fire

D. If the apartment hadn't had enough safety measures, there would have been heavy loss in the fire. Ma dè 311- Trang

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Question 33: Governments do not prioritize sustainable policies. There won't be notable progress in addressing climate change.

A. Not until sustainable policies receive priority from the governments will we see significant progress in addressing climate change

B. Sustainable as the policies prioritized by the governments are, there won't be significant progress in solving climate change

C. Not only do governments prioritize sustainable policies, but they also make notable progress in solving climate change

D. Hardly had the governments prioritized sustainable policies when we will see notable progress in addressing climate change. **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 34 to 38.** The origin of the term "OK" is often traced back to the early 19th century, specifically the 1830s,(34) it emerged as part of a trend for humorous abbreviations in the United States. It is thought to stand for "oll korrect," a misspelling of "all correct" that (35) popularity through Boston newspapers and quickly caught on. This trend reflected the period's fascination with clever wordplay. However, (36) different origins have been proposed. One prominent theory ties "OK" to Martin Van Buren's 1840 presidential campaign, where his supporters created the "OK Club," referring his nickname "Old Kinderhook" from his birthplace in Kinderhook, New York. (37) , some researchers also propose that "OK" might have earlier roots in various languages, such as the Choctaw word "okeh," meaning "it's so," or similar phrases in West African languages brought by enslaved individuals. While the precise origin of "OK" remains somewhat unclear, its journey from a playful (38) trend to a globally recognized term of agreement is certainly true

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**Question 34**: A. that B. when C. where D. which

A. that

B. when

C. where

D. which

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**Question 35**: A. gave B. bought C. met D. gained

A. gave

B. bought

C. met

D. gained

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**Question 36**: A. many B. much C. another D. few

A. many

B. much

C. another

D. few

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**Question 37**: A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Unless D. Additionally

A. Otherwise

B. Therefore

C. Unless

D. Additionally

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**Question 38**: A. artistic B. linguistic C. strategic D. acoustic

**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 39 to 43.**

You and your friend need to pass the upcoming exam to avoid summer classes. After a week of studying,you feel confident, but your grades are much lower than expected. You're upset, but your friend seems unfazed.

How can you stay positive and control your emotions?

Psychologists use the Process Model to identify intervention points in the emotion formation process,which includes entering a situation, focusing on and evaluating it, and experiencing an emotional response.Each step offers a chance to change your emotions.

Imagine you're invited to a party where your ex-darling will come. You could avoid the party, you could come to the party but avoid your ex-darling, or shift your attention by playing games with friends. If these do not succeed, you can temper your emotional response through sustainable methods like walking, deep breathing,or talking to a friend.

Practicing these strategies helps. Noticing and reflecting on your emotions is key. Learning to accept all emotions can make it easier for you to adjust to them. However, should you always strive to be happy? It depends. No emotion is naturally good or bad; they are either helpful or unhelpful based on the situation. Feeling and expressing sadness can help you comfort a friend whose relatives have died, while forcing a smile to get through a minor annoyance is reasonable.

In the end, everyone must find their own balance. Chasing happiness can cause negative feelings like guilt and frustration. Instead, try accepting your emotions and using techniques to foster hope for the future.

(Adapted from Ted talks)

A. artistic

B. linguistic

C. strategic

D. acoustic **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 39 to 43.** You and your friend need to pass the upcoming exam to avoid summer classes. After a week of studying,you feel confident, but your grades are much lower than expected. You're upset, but your friend seems unfazed. How can you stay positive and control your emotions? Psychologists use the Process Model to identify intervention points in the emotion formation process,which includes entering a situation, focusing on and evaluating it, and experiencing an emotional response.Each step offers a chance to change your emotions. Imagine you're invited to a party where your ex-darling will come. You could avoid the party, you could come to the party but avoid your ex-darling, or shift your attention by playing games with friends. If these do not succeed, you can temper your emotional response through sustainable methods like walking, deep breathing,or talking to a friend. Practicing these strategies helps. Noticing and reflecting on your emotions is key. Learning to accept all emotions can make it easier for you to adjust to them. However, should you always strive to be happy? It depends. No emotion is naturally good or bad; they are either helpful or unhelpful based on the situation. Feeling and expressing sadness can help you comfort a friend whose relatives have died, while forcing a smile to get through a minor annoyance is reasonable. In the end, everyone must find their own balance. Chasing happiness can cause negative feelings like guilt and frustration. Instead, try accepting your emotions and using techniques to foster hope for the future. (Adapted from Ted talks)

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**Question 39**: The passage is mainly about

A. the importance of passing exams to avoid summer classes

B. the various methods of managing emotions

C. the impact of bad grades on students' emotional well-being

D. the major causes of negative feelings

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**Question 40**: The word **unfazed** in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A. calm B. kind C. worried D. surprised

A. calm

B. kind

C. worried

D. surprised

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**Question 41**: The word it in paragraph 2 refers to

A. situation B. process C. exam D. party

A. situation

B. process

C. exam

D. party

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**Question 42**: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is a more sustainable way to manage emotional **responses**?

A. ignoring the emotions B. taking an exam C. taking deep breaths D. chasing happiness

Ma dê 311 - Trang 3/4

A. ignoring the emotions

B. taking an exam

C. taking deep breaths

D. chasing happiness Ma dê 311 - Trang 3/4

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**Question 43:** According to the passage, which is the following is NOT true?

A. It is always advisable to try to be happy

B. It is good to force a smile to overcome a minor annoyance

C. Guilt and frustration can result from chasing happiness

D. You can adjust to emotions more easily by learning to accept them. **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 44 to 50.** Pete Watson looks like the biggest, sweetest teddy bear you ever saw. It is only when he opens his mouth that you notice the missing front teeth. Watson is a three-time world champion wrestler turned author. He was adored by fans because he was different: while other wrestlers were supreme athletes, he was just a hulk who knew how to take a hit. You could throw as many chains as you liked at Pete Watson, you could smack him repeatedly, but he wouldn't go down. After two autobiographies and a series of children's stories, he has just written a brilliant first novel: a work of immense power and subtlety, likely to gain a wide readership. At its simplest, it is about a boy and his dad getting together after a lifetime apart, though there is far more to it than that. The father, he says, is based on guys he met on the road, wrestlers, friends of his, who appeared to be leading exciting lives, but deep down were pretty miserable. Watson does not come from traditional wrestling stock. His father was an athletics director with a PhD, his mother a physical education teacher with two master's degrees - one in literature, the other in Russian history. He was a big boy, bullied for his size. One day his neighbour had a go at him, and for the first time Watson realised he could use his weight and size instead of feeling awkward about it. It was a turning point. At college, he did a degree in communication studies. Meanwhile, he was learning the ropes of professional wrestling. Did his parents try to dissuade him? 'No. They were just really insistent that I finished college. I am pretty sure they thought I'd get hurt and quit wrestling.' But he didn't. Nowadays, his time is dedicated to family and books - his next novel is about boy wrestlers living on the same block, and he is also writing more children's stories. He does not think this life is so different from wrestling. 'Wrestling is all about characters,' he says. 'So when my fans hear I've written a novel, I don't get the sense that they feel I've abandoned them.' (Adapted from FCE Exam Essentials)

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**Question 44:** Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.A Typical Wrestling World Champion B.The Author who Turned into a Wrestler

C.One of the Greatest Authors of All Time D.The Wrestler who Became an Author

A. A Typical Wrestling World Champion

B. The Author who Turned into a Wrestler

C. One of the Greatest Authors of All Time

D. The Wrestler who Became an Author

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**Question 45:** According to paragraph 1, Pete Watson

A.often receives teddy bears from his fans

B.has won the wrestling world championship three times

C.is not different from other wrestlers

D.considers himself as a supreme athlete

A. often receives teddy bears from his fans

B. has won the wrestling world championship three times

C. is not different from other wrestlers

D. considers himself as a supreme athlete

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**Question 46:** The word **miserable** in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A.unequal B.eager C.unhappy D.lively

A. unequal

B. eager

C. unhappy

D. lively

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**Question 47:** The phrase **the other** in paragraph 3 refers to

A.degree B.teacher C.director D.PhD

A. degree

B. teacher

C. director

D. PhD

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**Question 48:** The word **dissuade** in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A.prevent B.encourage C.praise D.avoid

A. prevent

B. encourage

C. praise

D. avoid

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**Question 49:** Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Watson's first novel may appeal to a lot of people.

B.Watson used to be a victim of bullying because of his body.

C.Watson stopped wrestling while he was in college.

D.Watson's next novel is about his neighbor wrestlers.

A. Watson's first novel may appeal to a lot of people

B. Watson used to be a victim of bullying because of his body

C. Watson stopped wrestling while he was in college

D. Watson's next novel is about his neighbor wrestlers

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**Question 50:** Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.Watson's novels are mostly based on his own autobiographies.

B.Watson's parents didn't expect him to continue wrestling for long.

C.There is a world of difference between Watson's present life and his past profession.

D.The children's stories written by Watson have all become best-sellers.

**---THE

A. Watson's novels are mostly based on his own autobiographies

B. Watson's parents didn't expect him to continue wrestling for long

C. There is a world of difference between Watson's present life and his past profession

D. The children's stories written by Watson have all become best-sellers. **---THE