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Đề Số 01 
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA – NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 
THỜI GIAN: 60 PHÚT (Không kể thời gian phát đề) 
Đề thi gồm 50 câu và 9 trang. Học sinh làm theo yêu cầu của dòng chữ in nghiêng. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in 
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 1: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth. 
A. separated 
C. hidden 
B. shared 
D. significant
Question 2: In some developed countries, environment pollution is no longer a burden. 
A. something to enjoy B. something sad 
C. something entertain D. something to suffer 
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 3: John’s parents bought him an Iphone 12 Pro Max. This action made him delighted. 
A. John’s parents bought him an Iphone 12 Pro Max, what made him delighted. 
B. John’s parents bought him an Iphone 12 Pro Max that made him delighted. 
C. That John’s parents bought him an Iphone 12 Pro Max made him delighted. 
D. John’s parents bought him an Iphone 12 Pro Max which made him delighted. 
Question 4: Having not done a research, scientists have not given a solution yet. 
A. Scientists have not given a solution due to calling off a research. 
B. Thank to a research, scientists have already given a solution. 
C. Scientists have not given a solution because they have done a research carelessly. 
D. Unless scientist had not done a research, they would have given a solution. 
Question 5: His story was so comical that it made us all laugh. 
A. His story couldn't make us laugh. 
B. His story was very funny and we couldn’t help laughing. 
C. We all laughed at him for his story. 
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D. His story was too funny to laugh. 
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 6: A. develop B. modify C. shopping D. core 
Question 7: A. population B. recommendation C. mention D. question 
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 8: I strongly disapproved of your behavior. However, I will help you this time. 
A. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time. 
B. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time. 
C. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time. 
D. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time. 
Question 9: I met my long-lost brother. I was at a loss for words. 
A. When the speaker met his brother, he had much to say. 
B. When the speaker met his brother, he refused to say anything. 
C. When the speaker met his brother, he was puzzled about what to say. 
D. When the speaker met his brother, he had nothing pleasant to say. 
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 10: The necessary legislation has been enacted. 
A. difficult to create B. pass the law C. flourished slightly D. prevent the law 
Question 11: Their team works mainly with the elderly and other vulnerable groups. 
A. easily hurt and harmed 
B. barely homesick 
C. strong ad healthy 
D. pregnant women.
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 
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THE CREATORS OF GRAMMAR 
No student of a foreign language needs to be told that grammar is complex. By changing word 
sequences and by adding a range of auxiliary verbs and suffixes, we are able to communicate 
tiny variations in meaning. We can turn a statement into a question, state whether an action has 
taken place or is soon to take place, and perform many other word tricks to convey subtle 
differences in meaning. Nor is this complexity inherent to the English language. All languages, 
even those of so-called 'primitive' tribes have clever grammatical components. The Cherokee 
pronoun system, for example, can distinguish between 'you and I', 'several other people and I' 
and 'you, another person and I'. In English, all these meanings are summed up in the one, crude 
pronoun 'we'. Grammar is universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how 
widespread it is. So the question which has baffled many linguists is - who created grammar? 
At first, it would appear that this question is impossible to answer. To find out how grammar is 
created, someone needs to be present at the time of a language's creation, documenting its 
emergence. Many historical linguists are able to trace modern complex languages back to 
earlier languages, but in order to answer the question of how complex languages are actually 
formed, the researcher needs to observe how languages are started from scratch. Amazingly, 
however, this is possible. 
Some of the most recent languages evolved due to the Atlantic slave trade. At that time, slaves 
from a number of different ethnicities were forced to work together under colonizer's rule. 
Since they had no opportunity to learn each other's languages, they developed a make-shift 
language called a pidgin. Pidgins are strings of words copied from the language of the 
landowner. They have little in the way of grammar, and in many cases it is difficult for a 
listener to deduce when an event happened, and who did what to whom. Speakers need to use 
circumlocution in order to make their meaning understood. Interestingly, however, all it takes 
for a pidgin to become a complex language is for a group of children to be exposed to it at the 
time when they learn their mother tongue. Slave children did not simply copy the strings of 
words uttered by their elders, they adapted their words to create a new, expressive language. 
Complex grammar systems which emerge from pidgins are termed creoles, and they are 
invented by children. 
Further evidence of this can be seen in studying sign languages for the deaf. Sign languages are 
not simply a series of gestures; they utilise the same grammatical machinery that is found in 
spoken languages. Moreover, there are many different languages used worldwide. The creation 
of one such language was documented quite recently in Nicaragua. Previously, all deaf people 
were isolated from each other, but in 1979 a new government introduced schools for the deaf. 
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Although children were taught speech and lip reading in the classroom, in the playgrounds 
they began to invent their own sign system, using the gestures that they used at home. It was 
basically a pidgin. Each child used the signs differently, and there was no consistent grammar. 
However, children who joined the school later, when this inventive sign system was already 
around, developed a quite different sign language. Although it was based on the signs of the 
older children, the younger children's language was more fluid and compact, and it utilised a 
large range of grammatical devices to clarify meaning. What is more, all the children used the 
signs in the same way. A new creole was born. 
Some linguists believe that many of the world's most established languages were creoles at first. 
The English past tense –ed ending may have evolved from the verb 'do'. 'It ended' may once 
have been 'It end-did'. Therefore it would appear that even the most widespread languages 
were partly created by children. Children appear to have innate grammatical machinery in 
their brains, which springs to life when they are first trying to make sense of the world around 
them. Their minds can serve to create logical, complex structures, even when there is no 
grammar present for them to copy. 
Question 12: In paragraph 1, why does the writer include information about the Cherokee 
language? 
 A. To demonstrate how difficult it is to learn the Cherokee language. 
 B. To show how simple, traditional cultures can have complicated grammar structures. 
 C. To show how English grammar differs from Cherokee grammar. 
 D. To prove that complex grammar structures were invented by the Cherokees. 
 Question 13: What can be inferred about the slaves' pidgin language? 
 A. It contained complex grammar. 
 B. It was difficult to understand, even among slaves. 
 C. It was based on many different languages. 
 D. It was created by the land-owners. 
Question 14: ‚From scratch” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: 
 A. by using written information 
 B. from the very beginning 
 C. in simple cultures 
 D. by copying something else 
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Question 15: All the following sentences about Nicaraguan sign language are true EXCEPT: 
 A. The language was perfected by younger children. 
 B. The language has been created since 1979. 
 C. The language is based on speech and lip reading. 
 D. The language incorporates signs which children used at home. 
Question 16: “Make-shift” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to: 
 A. complicated and expressive 
 B. private and personal 
 C. simple and temporary 
 D. extensive and diverse 
Question 17: Which sentence is closest in meaning to the highlighted sentence? 
“Grammar is universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how widespread it is.” 
 A. The grammar of all languages is the same, no matter where the languages evolved. 
 B. Some languages include a lot of grammar, whereas other languages contain a little. 
 C. Languages conatining much grammar are more common that languages that contain a little. 
 D. All languages, whether they are spoken by a few people or a lot of people, contain grammar. 
Question 18: Which idea is presented in the final paragraph? 
 A. English was probably once a creole. 
 B. The English past tense system is inaccurate. 
 C. Linguists have proven that English was created by children. 
 D. Children say English past tenses differently from adults. 
Question 19: Look at the word 'consistent' in paragraph 4. This word could best be replaced by 
which of the following? 
 A. natural B. predictable C. imaginable D. uniform 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
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Question 20: The player ________ early in the match for a major foul was not supposed to play 
in the next 3 matches. 
A. was penalized 
C. penalizing 
B. who penalized 
D. penalized 
Question 21: Walking changes occur because the disease interferes ______ the circuitry between 
these areas of brain. 
A. into B. with C. in D. from 
Question 22: We spent an hour waiting outside the bus sation, then off ________. 
A. got my father B. did my father get C. my father got D. my fahter getting 
Question 23: Then I brushed my teeth thoroughly with my electric ________. 
A. toothpaste B. teeth cleaner C. teeth maker D. toothbrush 
Question 24: Tutors are looking out for students ________ their essays from the Internet. 
A. whom cut and paste B. cutting and pasting 
C. that cut and paste D. who cut and paste 
Question 25: ________ Arnie may not win many Oscars, the big guy's action-packed movies 
sure make great computer games. 
A. In spite B. Although C. In spite of D. Despite 
Question 26: It was ____________ route that we ended up getiing lost. 
A. so complicated a B. a such complicated 
C. such complicated D. such complicated 
Question 27: The defender ______ a clear foul on their forward, so the other team was awarded 
a penalty. 
A. took B. commited C. passed D. punched 
Question 28: ‚You must have had a very good tiem on holiday.‛ 
 ‚ ________, is was disastrous. Everything went wrong.‛ 
A. In addition B. Furthermore C. On the contrary D. By tradition 
Question 29: The first week of the course is spent teaching students English phrases needed for 
_______ life. 
A. everyday B. day by day C. every day D. each day 
Question 30: We are confident that the future is in our hands, and it is our responsibility to 
contribute _________ our own lives. 
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A. to better B. to bettering C. to do better D. bettering 
Question 31: The teacher told her students to cut out the square and ______ it red. 
A. paint color B. tranfer the color C. make color D. color 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest 
in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 32: A. sanitize B. dependent C. bacteria D. economics 
Question 33: A. embarrass B. political C. amendment D. understand 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs 
correction in each of the following questions. 
Question 34: There is an unresolved controversy as to whom is the real author of the 
 A B C 
Elizabethan plays commonly credited to William Shakespeare. 
 D 
Question 35: According to the theory of natural selection, the man who was able to use the 
hands and feet most freely to walk and grasp was the one who survived and evolved. 
 A B C D 
Question 36: Very exciting discoveries have finally allowed scientists reconstruct the most 
 A B C D 
likely origins of cetaceans 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate 
the correct word or phrase for each of the numbered blanks. 
Statesmen define a family as ‚a group of individuals having a common dwelling and related by 
blood, adoption or marriage, (37)________ includes common-law relationships.‛ Most people 
are born into one of these groups and will live their lives as a family in such a group. 
Although the definition of a family may not change, the relationship of people to each other 
within the family group changes as society changes. More and more wives are (38) 
_________paying jobs, and, as a result, the roles of husband, wife and children are changing. 
Today, men expect to (39)_________. for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in today’s 
marriages (40)___________. which both spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work 
for about 30 to 35 years of their lives. This mean that man must learn to do their share of family 
tasks such as caring for the children and daily household chores. Children, too, especially 
adolescents, have to (41)________ with the members od their family in sharing household tasks. 
Question 37: A. which B. that C. what D. it 
Question 38: A. taking B. making C. keeping D. performing 
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Question 39: A. live B. work C. hope D. ask 
Question 40: A. in B. for C. with D. to 
Question 41: A. carry B. deal C. cooperate D. combine 
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 
For over 300 yean since its appearance in Britain in 1621, newspapers were written and 
read by only a tiny minority. In 1896, a new newspaper was produced in large numbers 
and at such low prices that ordinary people could buy it on every street corner, and it 
was an instant success. The Daily Mail, which is still running today, was the mother of the 
modern tabloid. and the beginning of a whole new subculture in the British press. Today 
more than twice as many tabloids are sold than the so-called 'quality press' titles such as 
The Times or The Guardian. 
 Originally, the word tabloid referred to the size and format. But today, for most people, 
the word tabloid has nothing to do with shape and size. What makes a tabloid a tabloid is 
content, and above all, style. Tabloids follow a special formula; they report the news, but 
only certain kinds. Tabloids dedicate most of their pages to stories about celebrities. This 
involves photographing them in embarrassing situations, gossiping about their private 
lives and generally making them look a bit silly. However, the tabloids are not simply an 
irritation for celebrities; they are also a vehicle for self-promotion. 
 Though they have millions of devoted readers, tabloids are also widely criticised in 
Britain. They are accused of being sensationalist, in bad taste, and of having no ethical 
standards in their reporting and ‘researching’ methods. They may tap celebrities’ phones 
or even break into their houses just to get a story. When criticised, the tabloids state that 
the public has a right to know about everything, but celebrities have no rights to privacy 
at all. 
 So why does Britain, which has access to the best press agencies and the highest 
journalistic standards, consume tabloids like chocolate? Maybe the reason is that we have 
enough news on the television, the radio and in the quality newspapers. Tabloids are not 
actually about news at all. Tabloids are just about gossip. And when it comes to gossip, 
what matters is not what is true or what is kind, but what is entertaining and what is 
funny. The more in bad taste a story is, the funnier it seems. And bad taste is what the 
British tabloids have made into an art. 
(Adapted from Oxford Exam Excellence‛ by Dannula Gryca et al.) 
Question 42: Which best serves as the title for the passage? 
A. The Guardian: Feeding Bad Taste for Gossip 
B. Tabloids: Too Kind to Be True 
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C. Tabloids versus Broadsheets: An Ongoing War 
D. The Art of Bad Taste: The British Tabloid 
Question 43: The word ‚formula‛ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: 
A. sequence B. readership C. design D. method 
Question 44: The phrase ‚a vehicle‛ in paragraph 2 mostly means: 
A. a set of instructions on how to do something B. means of transporting something 
C. a way of achieving something D. a method of researching something 
Question 45: The word "They" in paragrpah 3 refers to: 
A. houses B. readers C. people D. tabloids 
Question 46: Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as an accusatiion against tabloids? 
A. They feature sensational news stories. 
B. They vilolate the public's rights to privacy. 
C. They bug celebrities' phone conversation. 
D. They gain entry into celebrities' houses illegally. 
Question 47: According to the passage, tabloids in Britain 
A. have the same sales figures as chocolate 
B. are considered as a mixed blessing for celebrities 
C. vary in shape, size, and format 
D. are outsold by such ’quality press’ title as The Times 
Question 48: Which of the tollowing is LEAST likely to be found in a modem tabloid? 
A. An Oscar winner accused of tax evasion 
B. Miss Universe lying about her A level results 
C. Future changes in European economies 
D. A Premier League footballer failing his dope test 
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 49: Kate and Jackie are talking about the journey they are going to take part in. 
Kate: ‚It would be stupid to attempt the journey in the dark?‛ - Jackie: ‚________.‛ 
A. Precisely! B. Never mind. Don’t mention it. 
C. Good job! D. I wouldn’t say no 
Question 50: Jenifer and John was talking about their friend’s party next week. 
Jenifer: ‚Have you prepared a gift for Ellen yet?‛ - John: ‚________.‛ 
A. You've got to be kidding. I thought it was still bad. 
B. Yes, please. Just a little. 
C. A lightweight blouse is good, isn’t it? 
D. God bless her! 
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SỞ GD-ĐT BÌNH DƯƠNG 
Đề Số 01 
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA – NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 
THỜI GIAN: 60 PHÚT (Không kể thời gian phát đề) 
ĐÁP ÁN CODE LHNH01 
Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A 
1 B 6 A 11 C 16 C 21 B 
2 D 7 D 12 B 17 D 22 A 
3 C 8 D 13 B 18 A 23 D 
4 D 9 C 14 B 19 D 24 D 
5 B 10 D 15 C 20 D 25 B 
Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A 
26 A 31 D 36 C 41 C 46 B 
27 B 32 A 37 A 42 A 47 A 
28 C 33 D 38 D 43 D 48 C 
29 A 34 B 39 B 44 D 49 A 
30 B 35 A 40 A 45 D 50 C 
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