PHÁT TRIỂN MINH HỌA KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2024

BGD 2024 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ 1 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………
Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................
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. cast B. cite C. cold D. cup
Question 2. A. bite B. sign C. hide D. fill
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. carry B. admit C. decline D. protect
Question 4. A. courteous B. natural C. effective D. powerful
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. Hana rarely goes to the theatre, ______ ?
A. didn’t she B. has she C. doesn’t she D. does she
Question 6. I find that ______ Japanese are very friendly.
A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. an
Question 7. Because of working hard, Jimmy finally achieved ______.
A. successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully
Question 8. He has the habit of ______ notes in English lessons.
A. doing B. staying C. holding D. taking
Question 9. Yesterday I _______ in the park when I saw Hung playing football.
A. was walking B. is walking C. has walked D. has been walking
Question 10. During the first 10 minutes of the presentation, her lack of confidence ______ out a
mile.
A. lay B. stuck C. kept D. met
Question 11. Do you think that teachers ______ by robots in the future?
A. replace B. were replaced C. have replaced D. will be replaced
Question 12. A member of a political ______ is expected to deliver a speech at the national park
this evening.
A. staff B. crew C. party D. band
Question 13. She expressed her gratitude to everyone ______ behalf of the president.
A. in B. at C. with D. on
Question 14. Laura decided to ______ the job offer as she didn’t want to move to a new city.
A. turn down B. take over C. go after D. make for
Question 15. They will give a performance ______ .
A. when their school organised the prom B. once their school organises the prom
C. before their school organised the prom D. after their school had organised the prom
Question 16. I deeply regret ________ to her so severely yesterday. She was badly hurt.
A. to be speaking B. to speak C. having spoken D. being spoken
Question 17. I thought that my favourite volleyball team would make it to the final, and it turned
out that was a(n) ______ guess.
A. influenced B. motivated C. inspired D. aroused
Question 18. “Why did you buy these oranges? ” “They were ____________ I could find.”
 A. cheapest B. cheapest ones C. the cheapest ones D. the most cheapest
Question 19. The new policy will be helpful for people ______ calls from unverified mobile
phone numbers.
A. received B. to receive C. receive D. receiving
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Jane was the centre of attention when she wore an elegant dress at the party.
A. stylish B. difficult C. unattractive D. tiring
Question 21. The university has just implemented a policy that prohibits smoking on campus.
A. permits B. accepts C. forbids D. refuses
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.
Question 22. A final agreement hasn’t been reached yet because they are at loggerheads over
the cost.
A. think in a creative way B. are in disagreement
C. share the viewpoint D. become totally exhausted
Question 23. She has neglected her studies for months, so it’s not surprising that she got bad
marks at the mid-term exam.
A. glanced at B. concentrated on C. searched for D. been inattentive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. David and Martin are talking about urbanisation.
- David: “I think urbanisation brings about many advantages to city life.”
- Martin: “ ______ . It can lead to some issues such as pollution or traffic congestion.”
A. That’s for sure B. I go along with you
C. I don’t quite agree D. It’s great to hear that
Question 25. Sam and Linh are at a coffee shop.
- Sam: “Would you like to have some coffee or a glass of lemonade?” - Linh: “ ______ “
A. No, I like both. B. Either is fine. C. Yes, I’d love to. D. You’re welcome.
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 from 26 to 30.
STAYING IN TOUCH
People have been recording information in the form of writing since ancient times. Latin,
the language of religion, and French, the language of the rich and powerful, were the (26)
______ languages in the Middle Ages in Europe. Subjects were usually connected to religion,
trade and government, although historians have also come across love letters (27) ______ people
wrote to stay in touch in those times.
After the invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, books and documents
in people’s native languages became readily available. This, together with improvements in
education and the spread of postal services in the nineteenth century, permitted families and
friends to (28) ______ messages to each other by letter. Maintaining contact was much easier
than it had ever been. In recent years, (29) ______ , everything has changed. Mobile phones,
emails and text messages are replacing letters. Why bother writing a letter when you can make
small talk on the phone for very little cost? (30) ______ people would agree, however, that there
is something very special about receiving a personal, handwritten letter.
(Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
Question 26. A. realised B. preferred C. expected D. compared
Question 27. A. what B. whose C. when D. that
Question 28. A. receive B. contribute C. transfer D. convey
Question 29. A. moreover B. because C. though D. in contrast
Question 30. A. Another B. Every C. Few D. Most
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 31 to 35.
You know what they say; find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life. So,
if you are thinking about what to do with your life, this may be something to consider. Choosing
a career can be difficult. Especially because there are so many jobs to choose from and many
things to think about, such as qualifications and financial rewards. So how do you pick a career?
The only answer seems to be “choose one that makes you feel that you are getting paid for doing
something you truly love”.
Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen on something that you can make a career
out of, you need to consider certain things about yourself. What suits your personality? We are
all different and just because your best friend wants to be a doctor, this does not mean that you
should follow. You need to make an informed decision. This means thinking carefully about the
path you need to follow to get that job. Are you willing to get the training or education needed?
You must also consider why you really want to do it. If it’s just because it’s well paid, then
sometime in the future you are going to feel ‘empty’, even with a healthy bank account.
Nowadays, there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you.
You need to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically. Also, you may need to
talk to your parents who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what you
should do. They have your best interests at heart. They don’t want to see you having financial
problems or being unemployed. But at the end of the day, it is your life. There is no point in
being miserable for the next forty years just to please someone else.
(Adapted from Succeed in B1 Preliminary by Andrew Betsis and Lawrence Mamas)
Question 31. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. Finding a Job Online B. Tips to Have a Well-Paid Job
C. The New Era of Job Finding? D. Choosing a Career
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is the advice given for choosing a job?
A. You should choose a job that can be very demanding.
B. It’s a good idea to find a paid job that you really like.
C. It’s advisable to choose a highly-paid job.
D. It’s recommended that you should avoid a boring job.
Question 33. The word informed in paragraph 2 mostly means ______ .
A. unexpected B. quick C. wise D. hard
Question 34. The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ______ .
A. Interests B. Parents C. Ideas D. Experiences
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. You have to be responsible for your job choices.
B. A well-paid job may not satisfy you down the road.
C. Honesty is an important trait that ensures you a steady job.
D. You need to find a job that suits your personality.
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 36 to 42.
 Think of an endangered species. What comes to mind? The giant panda and the blue whale?
And what do these creatures all have in common? They’re known as ‘charismatic megafauna’, in
other words, large species of animals which appeals to a lot of people. However, less well-
known or ‘exciting’ creatures are far more likely to actually become extinct because they don’t
get enough attention from researchers.
The Ugly Animal Preservation Society’s mascot is the blob fish, voted the world’s ugliest
animal. With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body it’s far from attractive. This marine
creature lives deep in the ocean, where the pressure is very high. As a result, it has tiny fins and
no skeleton, which keeps it from being crushed by the water pressure. Unfortunately, when
fishing boats sweep the ocean floor, looking for other fish and crustaceans, these fish can get
swept into the nets accidentally, which is causing their numbers to drop.
The California condor is another accidental victim of human activity. These huge birds with
bald heads and big beaks weigh up to fourteen kilos, have a wingspan of up to two metres and
can live as long as sixty years. They play an important role in the ecosystem by feeding on dead
animals, thus preventing the spread of disease. Reintroduced into the wild after becoming
extinct, other than in captivity, they are now under threat once more because of chemical
pesticides introduced into the food chain and lead poisoning from the ammunition used to kill the
animals they feed on.
Other creatures become endangered precisely because people find them ugly. Take the aye
aye for example. Found only on the island of Madagascar, the aye aye is the world’s largest
nocturnal primate. During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night.
They are solitary creatures, furry, but strange looking, with big eyes, large ears and long, thin,
pointed fingers. The middle finger is particularly thin and they use it to gently knock on trees.
Then they reach into the tree and pull out any insects that respond to the knocking.
Unfortunately, the way they look means that they are traditionally considered an omen of bad
luck. Some people even believe that if they point that thin middle finger at someone, they will
die. As a result, they are often killed, even though, like many endangered species, they are now
protected by law.
(Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Are Endangered Species Getting Enough Attention?
B. They Need Saving Too!
C. ‘Ugly Animals’: Why Do They Become Extinct?
D. Conservation Programmes for Unattractive Species
Question 37. The phrase appeals to in paragraph 1 mostly means ______ .
A. requests B. interests C. damages D. replaces
Question 38. According to paragraph 1, what features do the giant panda and the blue whale
share?
A. They aren’t being saved from extinction. B. They aren’t popular in the animal world.
C. They don’t get attention from researchers. D. They have attractive appearances.
Question 39. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ______ .
A. chemical pesticides B. the California condors
C. dead animals D. kilos
Question 40. The word omen in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. behaviour B. speed C. origin D. sign
Question 41. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
 A. The life expectancy of the California condor is rather low.
B. The water pressure poses a threat to the survival of the blob fish.
C. The aye aye has the habit of hunting just after the sunrise.
D. The California condor is under threat due to chemical pollution.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The complete disappearance of the California condor can affect the food chain.
B. The number of the aye aye is dropping significantly because of their middle finger.
C. The spread of disease could be encouraged by the extinction of the California condor.
D. The blob fish is vulnerable to humans due to their natural defence mechanism.
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.
Question 43. Air pollution became very serious in recent years due to human activity.
A B C D
Question 44. The president did not sound unduly concerned that the new policy would be
A B
disadvantaged to the future development of the company.
C D
Question 45. If the essay were written in a simpler way, they would be rated as good.
A B C D
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.
Question 46. I’m sure that he didn’t commit the crime as he was with me at that time.
A. He can’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
B. He needn’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
C. He should have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
D. He must have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
Question 47. “Did you go to the beach yesterday?” asked my friend.
A. My friend asked me if I went to the beach yesterday.
B. My friend asked me if I had gone to the beach the day before.
C. My friend asked me if I have gone to the beach yesterday.
D. My friend asked me if I would go to the beach the previous day.
Question 48. She began to work for this charitable organisation 5 years ago.
A. She hasn’t worked for this charitable organisation for 5 years.
B. She didn’t work for this charitable organisation 5 years ago.
C. She last worked for this charitable organisation 5 years ago.
D. She has worked for this charitable organisation for 5 years.
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.
Question 49. They couldn’t afford a meal at a restaurant. They were very poor.
A. If it hadn’t been for their poverty, they could afford a meal at a restaurant.
B. Unless they were very poor, she could afford a meal at a restaurant.
C. But for their poverty, they could have afforded a meal at a restaurant.
D. If they had been poor, they couldn’t have afforded a meal at a restaurant.
Question 50. He will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle. He
isn’t aware of that much.
 A. No matter how much he is aware of, he will develop serious diseases if he continues living
a sedentary lifestyle.
B. Not until he stopped living a sedentary lifestyle did he understand how he developed
serious diseases.
C. So serious are his diseases that he isn’t aware of the danger of living a sedentary lifestyle.
D. So little does he realise that he will develop serious diseases if he continues living a
sedentary lifestyle.

PHÁT TRIỂN MINH HỌA KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM
BGD 2024 2024
ĐỀ 2 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………

Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................
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. knowledge B. agree C. generous D. surgeon
Question 2. A. equal B. female C. enroll D. being
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. purpose B. compose C. propose D. suppose
Question 4: A. entertain B. engineer C. committee D. referee
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 woman English at his school is Ms. Smith.
A. who teach B. teaching C. taught D. was being taught
Question 6: Lan is student in her class.
A. the most tall B. the tallest C. the more tall D. the taller
Question 7: The passengers to board the game when it started to
rain.
A. were waiting B. was waiting C. waited D. would waiting
Question 8: Durian is now ____ harvest season in Mekong Delta provinces.
A. in B. at C. under D. on
Question 9: Director Pham Thien An felt confused when he first studied films, ______?
A. did he B. didn’t he C. had he D. hadn’t he
Question 10: Nobody died in the terrorism, but 20 people were ____________
A. damaged B. injured C. spoiled D. wounded
Question 11: My parents hope to travel around______world next summer.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: The online game “Dumb ways to die” quickly_____________with young people after
being released in 2013.
A. took on B. caught up C. caught on D. took up
Question 13: It was his own fault, but I couldn’t help ________ sorry for him.
A. feeling B. to feel C. felt D. to have felt
Question 14: He saw them watching him and bared his ___________ in the manner of an angry
dog.
A. mouth B. tooth C. teeth D. nose
Question 15: Marry will join us .
A. as soon as she had finished her homework B. as soon as she will finish her homework
C. as soon as she finished her homework D. as soon as she finishes her homework
Question 16: Amazon acquired Ring in 2018, ______ the way for the e-commerce giant to get into
the home security business.
A. getting B. putting C. paving D. showing
Question 17: Over 700 durian trucks __________ at the Vietnam-China border last year.
A. are sticking B. were being stuck C. were stuck D. are being stuck
Question 18: What __________ views do Americans and Asians have about love and marriage?
A. tradition B. traditionally C. traditionalism D. traditional
Question 19: His poor standard of play fully justifies his __________from the team for the next
match.
A. expulsion B. dismissal C. rejection D. exclusion
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Jane: “Could you show me the way to the station?” - Jack: “___________”
A. About ten minutes. B. The show is not interesting.
C. The station is far from here. D. Go ahead, then turn left.
Question 21: Peter: “The air quality in Hanoi is getting worse and worse”.
Jenny:” ____________. I can’t see anything in the morning because of too much smoke.”
A. I don’t really think so. B. I don’t quite agree.
C. You can say that again. D. That’s not a matter.
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.
Question 22: Authorities in Bali will distribute a list of “dos and don’ts” for visitors arriving at the
tourist island.
A. collect B. assign C. circulate D. delete
Question 23: I’m sure it won’t rain, but I’ll take an umbrella just to be on the safe side.
A. careful B. easy C. careless D. difficult
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 24: The charming old buildings and cottages are a throwback to the colonial past.
A. cunning B. exciting C. interesting D. fascinating
Question 25: Greater gender equality brings freedom, boosts prosperity and strengthens global
security.
A. wealth B. disadvantage C. stagnation D. safety
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.
Question 26. I haven’t heard from him for ages.
A. I didn’t write to him for ages. B. I last wrote to him long time ago.
C. I wrote to him for ages. D. I haven’t written to him long time ago.
Question 27: ‘‘ Where did you go last night?” she said to her boyfriend.
A. She asked her boyfriend where did he go last night.
B. She asked her boyfriend where he went the night before.
C. She asked her boyfriend where had he gone the night before.
 D. She asked her boyfriend where he had gone the night before.
Question 28: Jane still wants to go to the supermarket although the fridge is full of fruits.
A. There is no need for Jane to go to the supermarket.
B. Jane should go to the supermarket.
C. Jane hadn’t better go to the supermarket.
D. Jane mustn’t go to the supermarket.
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.
Question 29: We couldn’t see the mountains because of the rain.
A. If only it didn’t rain so we could see the mountains.
B. If it hadn’t rained, we could see the mountains.
C. I wish I had been able to see the mountains without rain.
D. But for the rain, I could see the mountains.
Question 30: When we crossed the fields, we saw a tiny house at the foot of the mountain.
A. No sooner had we crossed the fields when we saw a tiny house at the foot of the mountain.
B. Not until we crossed the fields did we see a tiny house at the foot of the mountain.
C. Scarcely had we crossed the fields than we saw a tiny house at the foot of the mountain.
D. It was not until we crossed the fields did we see a tiny house at the foot of the mountain.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 31: He was arrested at the airport with a kilo of heroine secreted in his clothing.
A. arrested B. with C. heroine D. clothing
Question 32: The national soccer team make every effort to win the match yesterday.
A. make B. effort C. to win D. yesterday
Question 33: Animals like frogs have waterproof skin that prevents it from drying out quickly in
air, sun, or wind.
A. have B. that C. it D. wind
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.
There are many types of English around the world. Some well-known varieties in Asia include
Chinglish in China, Singlish in Singapore and Japanese English. A group of language experts in
Japan is troubled by how the government uses English. ___(34)_____, it says the government uses
computer or online translation too much. Researchers say many translations create strange and
confusing words and expressions _(35)_______are confusing to English speakers. The researchers
worry this could have a negative impact on Japan’s tourist industry. They even say the increasing
number of unsuitable words is becoming a “national embarrassment” in Japan.
The research team says computer software gives ____(36)_______ or incorrect translations for
individual kanji - the Chinese characters used in Japanese writing. There are____(37)________
examples of this, including “Hello Work” - the name for job centers, and “Go To Travel” a plan to
help tourism in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team says software creates,
“unintentionally funny translations that could easily be corrected if they were just checked by an
English speaker”. Businesses also create this English. The Christmas message being used by the
Seibu Sogo department store has raised ____(38)____. It says “Stay Positive.” Many people believe
this is the wrong thing to say during coronavirus and “Stay Happy” would be better.
Question 34: A. Consequently B. While C. In particular D. Generally
Question 35: A. whose B. who C. which D. whom
Question 36: A. foul B. odd C. flashy D. precise
Question 37: A. much B. many C. a lot D. plenty
Question 38: A. hands B. fingers C. voices D. eyebrows

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.
The Chinese government has removed pangolin scales from its 2020 list of approved
ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine, a move campaigners describe as a “critical step”
towards saving the world’s most trafficked mammal.
Pangolins are highly valued in Asia for scales, which many people believe can improve blood
circulation and reduce inflammation. Last year alone, authorities confiscated more than 130 tons of
illegal pangolin related products. There are eight species of pangolin found in Asia and Africa. To
date, three species are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature, while the remaining five are listed as either vulnerable or endangered.
According to Chinese media, the latest edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia - an official
government list of drugs covering approved traditional Chinese and Western medicines - no longer
includes pangolin scales. The decision to remove the pangolin from the official list comes just days
after China’s State Forestry and Grassland Bureau announced that the Chinese pangolin would be
upgraded to a “first-level protected wild animal,” the highest possible protection status alongside
pandas and tigers.
While conservationists from China and other countries have praised the actions of Chinese
authorities, some still felt that they came a bit too late. “Many years have passed. How many
pangolins have already been hunted and killed?” said Sophia Zhang, director of the Pangolin
Working Group at the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation.
(Adapted from edition.cnn.com)
Question 39: What is the best title for this passage?
A. What We Can All Do To Protect Pangolins
B. Why Are Chinese Pangolins Under Threat?
C. Pangolin Scales: How Valuable Are They?
D. A Big Step In The Protection Of Pangolins
Question 40: The word “confiscated” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. robbed B. detained C. arrested D. seized
Question 40: How have conservationists in China and in other countries react to the Chinese
government’s actions?
A. They are pleased but some felt that actions should have been taken sooner.
B. They believe these actions are useless, given the number of pangolins killed.
C. They doubt whether these actions will prevent people from hunting pangolins.
D. They are all glad that Chinese authorities have taken measures at the right time.
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. It is widely believed that pangolin scales have medicinal powers.
B. The Chinese government has a list of approved medicines.
C. There are five species of pangolins that are not endangered.
D. Pandas and tigers are first-level protected wild animals in China.
Question 43: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
A. conservationists B. countries C. actions D. authorities
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.
Despite the easing of lockdowns across the world, many businesses continue to operate largely
online. However, this new business model has exposed a problem: cyber attackers are
disproportionately targeting people of colour and ethnic minorities during this pandemic.
 Rashad Robinson, the executive director of Color of Change, the United States’ largest online
racial justice organisation, which has lobbied social media companies to address civil rights
violations on their platforms through many public campaigns, says the Black, Asian and minority
ethnic (BAME) community faces “immediate danger” when working on the video call platform
Zoom, where hackers are still actively searching for loopholes to specifically target BAME
communities online.
Robinson explained that these are not random pranks by individuals, but a coordinated effort.
“Color of Change have been contacted by at least 15 groups who have had their gatherings
hijacked,” he added. For instance, a virtual casting call for black actors, a meeting between minority
students and lecturers to discuss racism in universities, and a series of online talks about the
aftermath of George Floyd’s death were targeted on Zoom. Another Zoom event with speakers from
White Coats for Black Lives, an organisation of BAME medical students tackling racism within the
US’s healthcare system, was hijacked.
Lydia Amoah, a diversity specialist, was a target of a racially-motivated cyber-attack during a
webinar with 100 of her colleagues, clients and industry experts in April. “I felt sick for five days
after the hackers attacked. I felt so unsafe online, where I have no choice but to work [...] Even now
I feel hot [and] defenseless, they could see me but I couldn’t see them.” Amoah is now advising
businesses and other companies on how to deal with racism in the virtual workspace. Her new
policy, the STOPIT Protocol, offers businesses a step-by-step guide on how to protect workers
online, and has already been implemented by some UK charities and organisations.
Color of Change has been in contact with Zoom and has asked the company to release a specific
plan to combat racial harassment on the platform and apologise to targets of Zoom bombings, but
Lydia believes responsibility also lies with employers who have not taken measures to protect
minorities in the virtual workspace. “The first step is sharing our stories, the next is for companies
to start implementing real and lasting policies that will protect all of their users.”
(Adapted from aljazeera.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. New Measures That Can Be Taken To Deal With Online Racism
B. Racism In The Virtual World: A Growing Problem
C. Why Do Hackers Always Target Zoom For Security Loopholes?
D. How Online Racism Affects People’s Mental State
Question 45: The word “lobbied” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. threatened B. forced C. urged D. deceived
Question 46: Why does Rashad Robinson say in paragraph 2 that the BAME community face
“immediate danger” when using Zoom?
A. Because Zoom has not tried to tackle civil rights violations.
B. Because this community is not being protected by Zoom.
C. Because hackers are planning to attack all Zoom users.
D. Because Zoom still has too many security loopholes.
Question 47: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT an example of gatherings
that have been hijacked by hackers?
A. A virtual casting call on Zoom for actors who are black.
B. A Zoom meeting between minority students to discuss racism.
C. A series of talks about the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
D. An event with speakers who are BAME medical students.
Question 48: The word “coordinated” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. scheduled B. engineered C. programmed D. organised
Question 49: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
 A. No social media company has addressed civil rights violations.
B. White Coats for Black Lives is very popular with medical students.
C. Lydia Amoah was deeply affected emotionally after a cyber-attack.
D. Zoom will soon release its plan to deal with racial harassment.
Question 50: The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.
A. colleagues B. clients C. experts D. hackers