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TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN CHÂU TRINH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
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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 1 to 5
Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time 'rhythm and blues' music was very
(####)_______ with black Americans. 'R&B' was a mixture of black religious music and jazz. It had
strong rhythms (####)_______ you could dance to and simple, fast music.
Noticing the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s,
this new while R&B music, called 'rock 'n' roll' had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and
Bill Haley attracted millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. (####)_______ older people
thought that rock 'n' roll was very dangerous.
By the early 1960s, even rock 'n' roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound
the same. It was at that time that a new group from England became popular: The Beatles.
The Beatles first started by singing American style songs, (####)_______ they soon developed their own
style, with more complicated melodies. They also introduced different instruments, such as the Indian
sitar. Groups like The Beatles had a very important influence on the style of popular music. By the
(####)_______ 1970s, rock 'n' roll had developed into a new form of music. Electronics had replaced the
amplified guitars and drums of rock 'n' roll. Rock had arrived.
Question 1. A. popular B. accepted C. common D. famous
Question 2. A. who B. whom C. what D. that
Question 3. A. Many B. Much C. Little D. Few
Question 4. A. for B. but C. so D. and
Question 5. A. opening B. early C. first D. advance

Read the following advertisement/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 6 to 11

WE'RE HIRING
Come join our team
Team members
 Help us create (####)_______ great shopping experience for our guests
 Help us keep the store looking great, clean and (####)_______
 Assist guests on their Target run
Benefits
 Market competitive pay
 A variety of schedules offered
 10% discount at Target and Target.com + 20% off fruits and veggies, Simply Balanced and C9
merchandise
Interested? Apply online (####)_______ pink.com/careers or in store.
Question 6. A. an B. no article C. a D. the
Question 7. A. organizer B. organize C. organization D. organized
Question 8. EMPLOYEE POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information
As you are likely aware, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed a growing number of
H1N1 flu cases in the U.S.
(####)_______ you have flu symtoms, please contact your health care provider immediately. We
recommend that any staff or faculty member with flu-like symtoms remain home until symtom-free (no

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fever for 24 hours). Please contact Human Resources at 617-879-2193 if you, or a member of your
family, (####)_______ for flu. Normal sick leave policies will apply.
Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to regular flu and include:
 Sudden fever over 100 degrees
 Cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and general weakness.
 These symptoms can range from mild to severe and may cause a worsening or underlying chronic
medical ####)_______.
A. in B. over C. on D. at
Question 9. A. Do B. Were C. Should D. Had
Question 10. A. treats B. treating C. are being treated D. have treated
Question 11. A. situation B. position C. condition D. location

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.
Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their
stories from the olden days.
A study of 1,000 five- to 18-year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to hear
about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war,
and how they met the love of their life. More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent
did before retirement. Sadly, one in ten admit they are simply not interested in their grandmother's or
grandad's talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money. But 23 percent
claim the reason they don't know anything about their older relatives is that they don't really get the
chance to talk properly.
Researchers found that although 65 per cent of youngsters do see their grandparents every single week,
37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to. And while 39 per cent talk to their
grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week - 16 per cent once a day -
conversation is rarely focused on what they are doing or have done in the past. Four in 10 kids have no
idea what their grandparent's proudest achievements are, while 30 per cent don't know if they have any
special skills or talents. And 42 per cent don't spend any time talking about their grandparent's history -
and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother or grandad was like when they were younger.
Perhaps due to this lack of communication and respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to
their grandparents as a role model and inspiration.
Question 12. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Grandparents' loneliness in their old age
B. Young people's tendency to neglect their grandparents
C. Young people's disinterest in their grandparents' stories
D. Grandparents' attitudes towards youngsters
Question 13. According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true?
A. Nearby a quarter of young people don't have suitable opportunities to talk to older relatives.
B. Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for pocket money.
C. Over 50% of the young don't know about their older relatives' past professions.
D. Merely one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their grandparents.
Question 14. According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older
family members every week is _______.
A. 65% B. 39% C. 28% D. 27%
Question 15. The word 'admit' in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. refuse B. confess C. conceal D. dissent
Question 16. The word 'them' in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. grandparents B. talents C. relatives D. youngsters
Question 17. The phrase 'look up to' in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to?
A. admire B. disrespect C. dread D. imagine
Question 18. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Children's lack of communication with grandparents leads to mutual misunderstanding.
B. Youngsters nowadays are too indifferent to their grandparents' lives in the past.
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 C. Grandchildren never care for their elderly relatives' special skills and talents.
D. Most young people use modern technology to keep in touch with their older generation.

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 19. A. invites B. behaves C. attacks D. attracts
Question 20. A. bread B. meal C. meat D. seat

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 the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 21. A. belong B. finish C. contain D. refuse
Question 22. A. disruptive B. surprising C. terrific D. national

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 23. He drives as ______ his father does.
A. more carefully B. careful as C. the most careful D. carefully as
Question 24. Her little grandson has been a source of great _____ to her.
A. enjoyment B. enjoyed C. enjoyable D. enjoying
Question 25. You will have to ______ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put aside B. back out C. cut down D. call off
Question 26. Those cars are very expensive, _______?
A. are cars B. are they C. aren't cars D. aren't they
Question 27. Dan made a lot of friends while he ______ around America.
A. was travelling B. had travelled
C. will be travelling D. has travelled

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 28 to 31
In 1977, Governor Raul Castro signed a paper suggesting that August 7, 1977 was American
Family Day. One year later, Governor Bruce Babbitt signed the day into law as an official Arizona
holiday. American Family Day is now celebrated across the United States on the first Sunday in August.
(28)_______ . Principally, the day encourages families to spend time with one another. Unlike some other
family holidays, people do not give gifts on this day. Instead, they celebrate the day by focusing on family
relationships. People believe that the best gift one can give their families is themselves. So on this day,
people enjoy being with( ####)_______ families. The most common activities family members often do
together include playing games outdoors or going for a walk in the park, watching a movie,
(####)_______ and bringing them a picnic lunch. Some families enjoy taking an art class together,
visiting a museum or (####)_______ and getting the whole family involved in the cooking. (30)_______,
the most important thing should be that they do it with their families. Americans love their Family Day
because it reminds them to express their love to their family and (29#)_______ .
(Adapted from:<https://nationaldaycalendar.com/american-family-day><https://
nationaldaycalendar.com/american-family-day>)

Câu 28
What encourages people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.
Which encourages people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.
It encourages people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.
Encouraging people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.
Question 28. Câu 30
A. grandparents' visiting B. visiting grandparents
B. to visiting grandparents D. to visit grandparents
C. their B. our C. its D. your
Question 29.
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 A. try out a new recipe B. to try a new recipe out
C. trying a new recipe out D. trying out a new recipe
Question 30.
A. People do whatever B. To do whatever
C. Having done whatever D. Whatever people do
Question 31.
A. helps strengthen their family bonds
B. to help strengthen their family bonds
C. their family bonds are strengthened
D. help strengthen their family bonds

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/ letter in each of the following questions.
Question 32. a, Finally, it makes our planet a better place to live for future generations.
b, Moreover, by saving the environment, we are protecting our ecosystem and other natural resources.
c, Also, the effects of climate change can also be reduced greatly.
d, Firstly, when we protect the environment, we are saving ourselves from the problems that will arise in
the future.
e, It is important to save the environment for the survival of the planet and the living beings in it.
f, In conclusion, it is vital to preserve and protect life on Earth.
A. e-d-c-a-f-b B. e-d-a-f-b-c C. e-d-b-c-a-f D. e-d-c-b-f-a
Question 33. a, Thank you for giving us the best gift. I would love to come and visit you one day in the
North Pole!
b, I have been writing to you every year since I was 4, and I want you to know that I have tried to be very
good this year.
c, Dear Santa,
My name is Windy and I am 16 years old.
d, This year for Christmas I just want my family to be healthy and happy.
e, I made my mommy, daddy, and sister feel better when they were sick and I also studied harder to have
better results.
f, And I wish you a very merry Christmas!
Love, Windy.
A. c-b-d-a-f-e B. c-e-a-d-b-f C. c-b-e-d-a-f D. c-a-d-e-b-f

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.
Have you ever felt that there aren't enough hours in the day? These days we have to do our jobs,
look after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay healthy! Like many of
us, Alex Gadsden never had enough time. He ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he
decided to do something about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with
a 45-minute cycle ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing
too.
He said, "It gives the user a good workout. I've only used it for two weeks but I've already noticed
a difference." "I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in
the garden, so it's nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have
breakfast and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day." The green washing machine uses 25 litres
of water a wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash
the clothes, and then for another 20 minutes to dry them. And it doesn't use any electricity, of course.
Mr Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become very popular.
With an invention which cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces your electricity bill, he may well
be right.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Alex Tilbury et al.)
Question 34. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A fascinating invention B. The importance of daily exercise

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 C. Cycling makes you healthier D. Ways to do the washing properly
Question 35. The word ran in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. moved B. managed C. allowed D. changed
Question 36. According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of the cycle
washer?
A. He puts on weight.
B. He helps his wife with the washing-up.
C. His electricity bills are reduced.
D. He becomes more involved in recycling.
Question 37. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. the fresh air B. the cycle washer C. difference D. workout
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. It doesn't require any electricity to run the cycle washer.
B. Alex's machine isn't effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.
C. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.
D. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.

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