Đề thi thử 2024 Tiếng Anh trường THPT Đội Cấn

Question 1. What is the main idea of this reading?

Question 2. Why are local languages being spoken less and less?

Question 3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

Question 4. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to

Question 5. The word "disappearing" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

Question 6. The weather is great today,

Question 7. The red T- shirt costs \(\) 20\(, and the white T- shirt costs\) \ \(15\) . The white T- shirt is than the red one.

Question 8. Nguyễn Thị Tám, a former student of Doi Can High School, got ______ highest score in GCSE 2023 among over 14,000 candidates in Vinh Phuc province.

Question 9. The new version of the film "Đất phương Nam" is quite different ______ the original one.

Question 10. We ______ flowers in the school garden when it started to rain.

Question 11. ______, she will hold a party to celebrate the event.

Question 12. A new shopping mall ______ in our neighbourhood next year.

Question 13. In the sustainable agriculture, farmers try ______ the use of chemicals and fertilizers.

Question 14. You should be aware of some cultural ______ when you visit a foreign country.

Question 15. The tests are used to ______ individual students' ability and knowledge.

Question 16. She understood the importance of establishing a close ______ with other classmates.

Question 17. ASEAN is ______ to promote economic development and cultural diversity among its member states.

Question 18. I just can't stand it anymore when he constantly ______ his promises.

Question 19. The article I found on the Internet gave me plenty of ______ for thought.

Question 20. ______ by many students as a difficult subject, English is actually very fascinating.

Question 21. A. reject
B. deny
C. follow
D. agree

Question 22. A. incredible
B. diversity
C. compulsory
D. vulnerable


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.


One of the main causes of pressure on children today is the increased use of social media. Nowadays children spend (23) ______ hours interacting with social media platforms. It is thought this has led to pressures to maintain a particular image. If children share an image or video online, the number of likes or comments can have a dramatic effect on how they feel about themselves. They also feel under pressure to maintain a particular image to show how exciting their lifestyle is. (24) ______, there is a constant focus on their social lives, and they feel judged about their vacations and the things they like and do.


In addition to pressures from social media, children are feeling increasing pressure from living in an environment (25) ______ they are always in contact with people. Previously, if a child had a difficult time with friends, they could leave this behind at school. The shift to smartphones has meant that this has become increasingly difficult. A number of surveys have (26) ______ how not being able to switch off and walk away has increased stress levels for children. If technological (27) ______ was limited, it would significantly reduce stress levels for young people.


(Adapted from Skillful 2 Second Edition by Emma Pathare & Gary Pathare)

Question 23. A. a little B. many C. much D. few

Question 24. A. However B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. Therefore Question 25. A. when B. which C. where D. why Question 26. A. displayed B. presented C. highlighted D. demonstrated Question 27. A. advance B. expansion C. development D. access


## 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 28. Their semi- final match was postponed due to heavy rain.

Question 29. Man used to be breadwinners in our country, but now women go to work and many of them make a bundle.

Question 30. He didn't pay attention. He caused an accident.

Question 31. The storm was severe. Nobody was allowed to go out.

Question 32. It is compulsory for all students to wear their student ID cards at school.

Question 33. I haven't eaten this kind of food before.

Question 34. "How long have you been waiting here?" Lan asked me.

Question 35. A. child B. bike C. wind D. nice Question 36. A. school B. catch C. choose D. much


## Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheett indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 37. Some students did the test quickly and submitted them to the teacher.

Question 38. At least fifty six people die in a terrible fire in Hanoi last month.

**Question 39.** Great white sharks are protective species along the California coast, but they are still being hunted for commercial purposes.


A. but B. protective C. hunted D. commercial


**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 40.** *Nam and Hoa are talking about online shopping.*


- **Nam:** "These days, shopping online is becoming the best choice for more and more people."


- **Hoa:** "_____. They can buy a variety of products from the comfort of their home."


A. That's true B. That's a bad idea C. No problem D. I don't quite agree

**Question 41.** *Lan Chi is inviting Phong to join the English club.*


- **Lan Chi:** "I know you are very good at English. Would you like to join our club?"


- **Phong:** "_____."


A. Yeah. Good idea. I'd love to. B. What a good friend you are!


C. Yes. I am very busy. D. What do you think?


**Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answers to each of the questions.**


ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI, which has become increasingly popular due to its versatility and ability to respond to natural language. Like any technology, ChatGPT has both advantages and disadvantages.


One of the main advantages of ChatGPT is its ability to process and respond to language in a natural and direct way. This makes it highly adaptable to many applications, such as virtual assistants, customer service chatbots, and language translation. **It** can also save time and money for companies by automating tasks that would normally require human labor. Another advantage of ChatGPT is its ability to continuously learn and improve through training on large amounts of data. This means that the model can become increasingly accurate and effective over time, leading to better user experiences and improved efficiency.


However, there are also several potential disadvantages of ChatGPT. One concern is the possibility of misuse or abuse of the technology, such as **generating** fake news or conducting cyberattacks like the current apps. This is especially concerning as the model can create convincing texts that are quite similar to human-generated ones. Another concern is the potential for bias in the language model, as it is trained on data that may contain unknown biases or inaccuracies. This can lead to discriminatory responses or even promote existing biases. Furthermore, the deployment of ChatGPT can also affect the job market, as it may replace human workers in certain industries. As a result, more and more people are jobless, and serious social problems such as violence or robbery may arise.


In conclusion, while ChatGPT has numerous benefits in terms of language processing and machine learning, it is crucial to consider and address potential drawbacks such as the possibility of misuse, bias, and impact on the job market. To ensure the responsible development and deployment of this technology, it is important to prioritize ethics and transparency, as well as to find more inclusive and effective solutions.

**Question 42.** Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

**Question 43.** The word "efficiency" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.


A. effectiveness B. accuracy C. excellence D. fluency

**Question 44.** According to paragraph 3, ChatGPT probably _____.


A. replaces human workers in all industries. B. fakes human's language models completely.


C. increases current biases. D. leads the teachers to the verge of dismissal.

**Question 45.** The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.


A. customer service B. ChatGPT C. language translation D. ability

**Question 46.** The word "generating" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.


A. absorbing B. transferring C. creating D. preventing

**Question 47.** Which of the following is **NOT** true about ChatGPT according to the passage?

**Question 48.** Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

**Question 49.** This year, my school has decided to **renovate** all the classrooms to give students a better learning condition.


A. rebuild B. match C. destroy D. redecorate

**Question 50.** The government has made an effort to deal with **this** **major** issue.


A. normal B. important C. pleased D. boring


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