Đề thi tốt nghiệp THPT đợt 2 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Năm 2020 - Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo - Mã đề 422

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020 - ĐỢT 2
 ĐÈ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 
 (Đề thì có 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
 Мã đề thi 422
 Họ, tên thí sinh:........................................ 
 Số báo danh:............................................. 	 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: He achieved great success in his musical career _________ his hearing disability.
	A. despite	B. although	C. because	D. because of
Question 2: Anna gave the best performance, so she deserved to win first _________.
A. wage	B. bonus	C. reward	D. prize
Question 3: Mrs Green is keen	_________ cooking Italian food.
A. on	B. of	C. at	D. with
Question 4: She spent her whole life caring for	_________ disabled.
A. The	B. a	C. an	D. Ø (no article)	
Question 5: You can draw very well, _________?
A. won't you	B. haven't you	C. can't you	D. didn't you
Question 6: Could you	_________ the baby for a moment while I'm answering the phone?
A. care	B. bother	C. mind	D. stare
Question 7: Alice and I arranged to meet at the coffee house last night, but she didn't _________.
A. look after	B. get over	C. turn up	D. try out
Question 8: Now that he has retired, my father	_________ pleasure in gardening and playing chess.
A. does	B. takes	C. holds	D. sets
Question 9: I have lost contact with George since he _________ for New York in 2014.
A. left	B. was leaving	C. leaves	D. would leave
Question 10: The _________ of electronic books has changed the way many people read.
A. Invent	B. invention	C. inventively	D. inventive
Question 11: _________, we will set out on our camping trip.
A. As soon as the weather gets better	B. Once the weather got better.
B. After the weather had got better	D. Until the weather got better
Question 12: The boy didn't break any bones, but he was black and _________ all over after falling down the stairs.
A. blue	B. green	C. red	D. white
Question 13: If David _________ here now, he would help us with this maths problem.
A. are	B. would be	C. will be	D. were
Question 14: The glasses _________ with that special cleanser were as shiny as ever.
A. washed	B. was washed	C. washing	D. are washing
Question 15: Mandy agreed _________ her plan for the trip.
A. changing	B. change	C. changed	D. to change
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 16: A. country	B. reason	C. mistake	D. village
Question 17: A. typical	B. decisive	C. enormous	D. dependent
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 18: A. grows	B. calls	C. holds	D. links
Question 19: A. dive	B. shine	C. lift	D. fight
Mark 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 20: Taking a deep breath before an interview can help reduce anxiety.
A. create	B. keep	C. increase	D. decrease
Question 21: Unlike her sister, who is always cheerful and outgoing, Jane is quite reserved.
A. shy	B. lively	C. sociable	D. careless
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: Their plan to travel across the country has gone by the board due to the severe outbreak of the disease.
A. made	B. failed	C. succeeded	D. criticized
Question 23: Working as a doctor is challenging, it requires a lot of effort and sacrifice.
A. successful	B. tiring	C. easy	D. difficult
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Kathy is talking to Dave at her birthday party.
- Kathy: “Thanks for your fantastic gift.”
- Dave: “_________”
A. I'm sorry to hear that.	B. What nonsense!
C. I'm glad you like it.	D. Great! I'd love to.
Question 25: David and Tim are talking about football.
- David: “I think watching football in a stadium is more exciting than on television.”
- Tim: “_________.” The atmosphere there is really great."
A. You're right	B. That's wrong	C. I disagree with you	D. Don't worry
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 26 to 30.
THE GENERATION GAP
People talk about the generation gap as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It is something (26) _________ is generally a problem when children enter the teenager years, and results in complaints on both sides. Parents, for example, can often be hurt to say that young people are the disrespectful and disobedient and in addition, tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don't (27) _________ the value of money. Adolescents, on the other hand, complain that their parents don't
understand them.
What has gone wrong? (28) _________ explanation lies in how society has changed. In the past, children would typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today's world, parents are very ambitious
for their children (29) _________ they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is that the children often don't agree with their parents' plans. Teenagers also (30) _________ maturity at an earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner .The resulting conflict is painful to both sides.
Question 26: A. where	B. which	C. when	D. who
Question 27: A. complicate	B. appreciate	C. anticipate	D. manipulate
Question 28: A. Other	B. One	C. Many	D. Few
Question 29: A. nor	B. although	C. because	D. till
Question 30: A. arrive	B. fulfil	C. reach	D. come
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.
Nowadays it is very important to be young. The tendency to see being young as something better than being old is a cultural phenomenon. But is it always good to be young? And isn't "young” sometimes "too young"?
When people are young, they are usually energetic and bold: they can work for longer periods of time, and they are ready for take risk. As they still haven't had much experience, they don't have many inhibitions, which means that there aren't many things to stand in their way. Young people have also got potential -they still have time to develop in many different ways. Because of that, employing young people can be a good investment.
On the other hand, being young doesn't automatically mean you're always happy. There is a lot of competition in society nowadays, which starts even when you're in school. Getting a good education isn't easy and can cost a lot of money.
Next, you have to look for a good job. In spite of the fact that so many employers prefer young people, young aren't just waiting for you. And even if you find one, it is often only for very short period of time. Statistics show that the stresses of modern life can sometimes bring young people a lot of troubles. Most of them can cope with problems very well, but some others break down and lose all hope. If we don't want this to happen, something must be done. So it is our responsibility to offer help to those to whom being young is definitely too young.
 (Adapted from Exam Activator by Bob Hastings ct al.)
Question 31: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The Potential of Education?	B. Social Changes
C. The Younger, the Better?	D. Looking for a Good Job
Question 32: The word “bold” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. kind	B. brave	C. weak	D. careless
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, employing young people can be a good investment because they _________.
A. always feel happy	B. have got potential	
C. are experienced in many fields	D. are not ready to take risks
Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.
A. troubles	B. statistics	C. stresses	D. young people
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. It is neither difficult nor expensive to get a good education.
B. Competition begins only when young people start work.
C. Some young people still need help with their problems.
D. The stresses of modem life have no effect on young people.
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.
The word ‘grandparents’ is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assume. It emphasises the vital part they play in family life. With a wealth of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world.
The underlying sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous. Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at others. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable.
Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and children. Rebellious, independent children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of grandparents can be very important provided that they act as impartial judges and arc able to convey this feeling to both parties. Grandchildren, in most cases, prefer to listen to their grandparents rather than their parents, who often end up finding themselves up against a brick wall.
One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. However, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago. Then, no questions were asked and there was an implicit sense of trust. With changing times and changing outlooks, children have started to question the validity of everything around them. Globalisation has gradually eroded children’s sense of belonging and weakened their identification with their roots. Science and technology force them to doubt every traditional belief.
Parents, who have so many demands on their time, are perhaps not in the best position to instil traditional values in their offspring. Children arc very demanding and grandparents, without appearing to be pushy, have both the time and the experience to deal with tantrums. They can appease, soothe and impart values with tremendous case. Any nation’s traditional culture is rich and varied, but how many children recognise this? Grandparents can teach them to value cultural traditions and thereby inform their moral development.
(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines)
Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Early Education to a Child’s Academic Performance 
B. The Role of Grandparents in Children’s Upbringing
C. Grandparents as Versatile Educators in Their Neighbourhoods 
D. The Education of Children during Their Formative Years
Question 37: According to the passage, in a modem household _________.
A. children’s needs should be prioritised over their parents’
B. the role of grandparents must be imperial at all times
C. grandparents' rich experience can come in handy 
D. godchildren can act as a go-between for their parents
Question 38: The phrase “at loggerheads” in paragraph 3 mostly means _________.
A. sharing	B. complaining	C. conversing	D. disagreeing
Question 39: The word “eroded” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. strengthened	B. reduced	C. returned	D. formed
Question 40: The word “They” in paragraph 5 refers to________.
	A. parents	B. children	C. tantrums	D. grandparents
Question 41: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. As a rule, children prefer their parents' advice to their grandparents’.
B. Children these days have started to re-examine traditional beliefs and values.
C. Children nowadays have a stronger sense of family, values, beliefs, and principles.
D. The task of imparting knowledge and values to children was neglected in the past.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Children in families with grandparents tend to experience more trust issues than others.
B. Without guidance, children may fail to appreciate the cultural traditions of their nations.
C. In general, working parents are in the best position to impart values to their children. 
D. Compared to grandparents, parents have a stronger sense of responsibility towards their families.
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: My mother often spends her free time shopping, chat to friends, and reading books.
 A B	 C D
Question 44: People gathered in the main square on the Independence Day to memorize those
 A B	 C => memorialize
who had made the supreme sacrifice for the liberation of the nation.
 D
Question 45: Star Wars were one of Tom's favourite movies when he was a child.
 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: Peter plays football better than I do.
A. Peter plays football as well as I do.
B. I play football better than Peter does.
C. I don't play football as well as Peter does.
D. Peter doesn’t play football better than I do.
Question 47: People are required to wear face masks when going out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A. People needn't wear face masks when going out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
B. People must wear face masks when going out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
C. People shouldn't wear face masks when going out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
D. People may wear face masks when going out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Question 48: “I took part in a reality show last year,” said Monica.
A. Monica said that I had taken part in a reality show the previous year.
B. Monica said that she had taken part in a reality show the previous year.
C. Monica said that she would take part in a reality show last year.
D. Monica said that I had taken part in a reality show last year.
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: The novel was very popular. It was adapted for a TV soap opera.
A. Such was the popularity of the novel that it was adapted for a TV soap opera.
B. Popular as the TV soap opera was, it was adapted for a novel
C. Not until the soap opera was adapted on TV did the novel become popular.
D. It was the popularity of the TV soap opera that led to the adaptation of the novel
Question 50: There was a power failure. The online lesson didn't take place as scheduled.
A. If it hadn't been from a power failure, the online lesson would have taken place as scheduled.
B. Without a power failure, the online lesson wouldn't have taken place as scheduled.
C. But for a power failure, the online lesson wouldn't take place as scheduled.
D. If there had been a power failure, the online lesson would have taken place as scheduled.