Đề thi Trung học phổ thông Quốc Gia năm 2019 môn Tiếng Anh - Trường THPT Nguyễn Trãi (Có đáp án)

 Nguyen Trai high school 
 KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA 2019 
 Môn: TIẾNG ANH 
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. divided B. advocated C. added D. controlled 
Question 2: A. garbage B. plastic C. pattern D. natural 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your 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 3: A. obligation B. achievement C. occupation D. documentary 
Question 4: A. demand B. rely C. offer D. attempt 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 
Question 5: I don’t care about the made, can you show me best car available in your showroom? 
 A B C D 
Question 6: No announcement about the results have been made so far. 
 A B C D 
Question 7: He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy. 
 A B C D 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct one to complete each of the following sentences. 
Question 8: My parents weren’t strict with me at all. They ______ me do what I wanted. 
 A. let B. made C. allowed D. agreed 
Question 9: Take a map with you__________ you lose your way. 
 A. so B. in case C. because D. although 
Question 10: School children are looking forward to ______________ on holiday. 
 A. go B. going C. be going D. went 
Question 11: I would have told you if I _____________ him. 
 A. had meet B. had met C. met D. would meet 
Question 12: Mrs. Young ____________ the most famous archaeologist in our city. 
 A. says to be B. is said to be C. is said that D. said to be 
Question 13: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. 
 A. looked into B. come up with C. thought over D. got round to 
Question 14: We are talking about the writer ______________ latest book is one of the best- sellers this year. 
 A. which B. whom C. whose D. who 
Question 15: Lan’s parents respect her ____________ to move out and live independently. 
 A. decisive B. decide C. decision D. decisively 
Question 16: There is ______ in my bed room. 
 A. a square wooden old table B. an old square wooden table 
 C. a wooden old square table D. an old wooden square table 
Question 17: Pike has no difficulty in ___________ into use the perfect plans her friends have prepared for her. 
 A. lending B. putting C. heading D. taking 
Question 18: During the six months’ wait for the trip to Greece, Kate looked for some _______________ work. 
 A. temporary B. independent C. intensive D. casual 
Question 19: These days, many people _______________ leading an independent life. 
 A. attempt to B. work on C. strive for D. head for 
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 20: Mike: "___________" Tom: “Yeah, down this street, on the left” 
 A. Is there a station near here? B. How often does the train come? 
 C. Is this a train station? D. Would you like to go by train? 
Question 21: Nam: “ What kind of sports are you keen on? ” Hoa : “__________” 
 A. I like football but I really love volleyball. B. I am keen on a day out with my family. 
 C. Sports are good for our health. D. We usually play it. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in 
each of the following questions. Question 22: The students become more and more worried as the exam dates are approaching. 
 A. getting done B. moving quickly C. solving easily D. drawing near 
Question 23: Many young people live a life of constant anxiety over money and job security. 
 A. worry B. relaxation C. pleasure D. debts 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following 
questions. 
Question 24: Unfortunately, our champion said that a knee injury forced her to withdraw from the competition. 
 A. reduce B. want C. need D. join 
Question 25: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain. 
 A. no longer B. later than expected C. early enough D. on time 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one or that is best 
made from the given prompts 
Question 26: Her uncle started to cry when he heard the news. 
 A. Her uncle started to cry when the news delivered. B. Her uncle burst into tears when hearing the news. 
 C. Her uncle burst to crying when he heard the news. D. Her uncle began to give tears when he heard the news. 
Question 27: We were all surprised when he suddenly came back. 
 A. He suddenly came back made us surprised. B. The fact that he came back all of a sudden was surprised. 
 C. All of us found it surprising when he suddenly came back. D. All of us are astonished to see him come back. 
Question 28: Ho Chi Minh/ all/ to/ goal/ devoted/ single/:/ his/ country/ life/ independence/ for/ his/. 
 A. Ho Chi Minh devoted his all life to a goal: independence for his single country. 
 B. Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to a single goal: independence for his country. 
 C. Ho Chi Minh devoted his all life to a goal: single independence for his country. 
 D. Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to a goal single: independence for his country. 
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. 
Question29: John left for Manchester city. His parents used to live there. 
 A. John left for Manchester city whose parents used to live there. 
 B. John left for Manchester city, where his parents used to live. 
 C. John left for Manchester city where his parents used to live there. 
 D. John left for Manchester city that his parents used to live there. 
Question 30: Without her teacher’s advice, she would never have written such a good essay. 
 A. If her teacher didn’t advise her, she wouldn’t write such a good essay. 
 B. Her teacher didn’t advise her and she didn’t write a good essay. 
 C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice. 
 D. Her teacher advised him and she didn’t write a good essay. 
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 31 to 37. 
 Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use. This not only provided more 
abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, 
livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today. 
 As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the 
broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists 
sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles 
an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person 
suffering from heart problems. 
 Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and 
their uses. 
Question 31: What does this passage mainly discuss? 
 A. Cures from plants. B. Prehistoric man. 
 C. Early plants and animals. D. The beginning of natural history. 
Question 32: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of___________. 
 A. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic B. early mans power as a hunter 
 C. need for more readily available food D. lack of wild animals and plants 
Question 33: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to___________. 
 A. produced flowers B. learned C. flourished D. changed 
Question 34: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 
 A. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine. 
 B. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant. 
 C. Early herbalists were unimaginative. 
 D. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ. 
Question 35: The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to___________. A. proofs B. beginnings C. history D. requirements 
Question 36: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of___________. 
 A. anatomy B. astrology C. biology D. zoology 
Question 37: The phrase “in this respect” refers to___________. 
 A. the development of the field of natural history B. the origin of knowledge of nature 
 C. the development of human culture D. the use of plants for drugs and medicine 
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 
following questions 38 to . 
 Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for the important reforms in 
education that he accomplished. While he was still a boy, his father and older brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his 
family. Like most of the children in his town, he attended school only two or three months a year. Later, with the help of several teachers, 
he was able to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never forgot those early struggles. 
 While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state board of education. Without 
regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to become the first secretary of the board. There he exercised an 
enormous influence during the critical period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as 
substitute for the older distinct school system. Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured, the school year was increased to a 
minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling was extended to age sixteen. Other important reforms included the establishment of 
state normal schools for teacher training, institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult education. He was also 
instrument in improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries. 
 Mann’s ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts that he 
wrote during his tenure as secretary of education. Considered quite radical at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model 
for the nation. Mann was recognized as the father of public education. 
Question 38: Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage? 
 A. Politics of Educational Institutions B. Philosophy of Education 
 C. The Massachusetts State Board of Education. D. The Father of American Public Education 
Question 39: Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life? 
 A. He was an only child. B. He had to study alone, without help. 
 C. He supported his family after his father died. D. He attended school six months a year. 
Question 40: The word “struggles” in line 5 could best be replaced by_________. 
 A. valuable experiences B. difficult times C. happy situations D. influential people 
Question 41: What did Horace Mann advocate? 
 A. The state board school system. B. The graded school system. 
 C. The district school system. D. The substitute school system. 
Question 42: The word “mandatory” in line 10 is closest in meaning to___________. 
 A. equal B. required C. basic D. excellent 
Question 43: How were Mann’s educational reforms distributed? 
 A. In books that could be found in school libraries. B. In reports that he wrote for national distribution. 
 C. In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts. D. In speeches that he made throughout the country. 
Question 44: The reforms that Horace Mann achieved were____________. 
 A. adopted by the nation as a model. B. enforced by the Massachusetts bar. 
 C. not radical for the time. D. used only by the state of Massachusetts 
Question 45: Which of the following statements best represents Mann’s philosophy? 
 A. Think in new way B. Work hard C. Help others D. Study very hard 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks 
from 46 to 50. 
 TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS 
 Learning to manage your time involves using a variety of life skills together. First of all, you need to know yourself. Only you 
know whether you are a morning or an evening person, for example. Understanding when you are (46)________ your best can help you 
decide when to do certain things you have to do – like studying. Then, you need to prioritize and decide which things are the most (and 
least) important. After that, you need to get organized and start planning a schedule, (47)__________ could include when to study, as well 
as when to relax. It is important to be (48)___________ when you are trying to manage your time. You need to factor in time to sleep, for 
instance, and this should be based on your normal sleep patterns there is no point in planning to study at six in the morning if you have 
never managed to get out of bed before eight. Many people forget to include socializing, but this is a mistake because it is unhealthy to 
avoid seeing people, just as it is a mistake to (49)___________ all your time socializing while your list of things to do grows longer and 
longer. 
 On the subject of lists, it is important to remember that these may have to change. You need to plan for the unexpected – a visit 
from a friend, for example – and this means that you may have to adjust your to-do list, perhaps (50)___________ something that is less 
important. Flexibility is the key here, otherwise you risk becoming extremely disorganized. It is better to have to change a plan than to lose 
it completely. 
Question 46: A. in B. on C. at D. over 
Question 47: A. that B. which C. whom D. whose 
Question 48: A. real B. realism C. reality D. realistic 
Question 49: A. take B. spend C. put D. bring 
Question 50: A. crossing out B. thinking of C. putting out D. taking off 
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Nguyen Trai high school 
 KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA 2019 
 Môn: TIẾNG ANH 
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. divided B. advocated C. added D. controlled 
Question 2: A. garbage B. plastic C. pattern D. natural 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your 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 3: A. obligation B. achievement C. occupation D. documentary 
Question 4: A. demand B. rely C. offer D. attempt 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 
Question 5: I don’t care about the made, can you show me best car available in your showroom? 
 A B C D 
Question 6: No announcement about the results have been made so far. 
 A B C D 
Question 7: He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy. 
 A B C D 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct one to complete each of the following sentences. 
Question 8: My parents weren’t strict with me at all. They ______ me do what I wanted. 
 A. let B. made C. allowed D. agreed 
Question 9: Take a map with you__________ you lose your way. 
 A. so B. in case C. because D. although 
Question 10: School children are looking forward to ______________ on holiday. 
 A. go B. going C. be going D. went 
Question 11: I would have told you if I _____________ him. 
 A. had meet B. had met C. met D. would meet 
Question 12: Mrs. Young ____________ the most famous archaeologist in our city. 
 A. says to be B. is said to be C. is said that D. said to be 
Question 13: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. 
 A. looked into B. come up with C. thought over D. got round to 
Question 14: We are talking about the writer ______________ latest book is one of the best- sellers this year. 
 A. which B. whom C. whose D. who 
Question 15: Lan’s parents respect her ____________ to move out and live independently. 
 A. decisive B. decide C. decision D. decisively 
Question 16: There is ______ in my bed room. 
 A. a square wooden old table B. an old square wooden table 
 C. a wooden old square table D. an old wooden square table 
Question 17: Pike has no difficulty in ___________ into use the perfect plans her friends have prepared for her. 
 A. lending B. putting C. heading D. taking 
Question 18: During the six months’ wait for the trip to Greece, Kate looked for some _______________ work. 
 A. temporary B. independent C. intensive D. casual 
Question 19: These days, many people _______________ leading an independent life. 
 A. attempt to B. work on C. strive for D. head for 
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 20: Mike: "___________" Tom: “Yeah, down this street, on the left” 
 A. Is there a station near here? B. How often does the train come? 
 C. Is this a train station? D. Would you like to go by train? 
Question 21: Nam: “ What kind of sports are you keen on? ” Hoa : “__________” 
 A. I like football but I really love volleyball. B. I am keen on a day out with my family. 
 C. Sports are good for our health. D. We usually play it. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 
Question 22: The students become more and more worried as the exam dates are approaching. 
 A. getting done B. moving quickly C. solving easily D. drawing near 
Question 23: Many young people live a life of constant anxiety over money and job security. 
 A. worry B. relaxation C. pleasure D. debts 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following 
questions. 
Question 24: Unfortunately, our champion said that a knee injury forced her to withdraw from the competition. 
 A. reduce B. want C. need D. join 
Question 25: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain. 
 A. no longer B. later than expected C. early enough D. on time 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one or that is best 
made from the given prompts 
Question 26: Her uncle started to cry when he heard the news. 
 A. Her uncle started to cry when the news delivered. B. Her uncle burst into tears when hearing the news. 
 C. Her uncle burst to crying when he heard the news. D. Her uncle began to give tears when he heard the news. 
Question 27: We were all surprised when he suddenly came back. 
 A. He suddenly came back made us surprised. B. The fact that he came back all of a sudden was surprised. 
 C. All of us found it surprising when he suddenly came back. D. All of us are astonished to see him come back. 
Question 28: Ho Chi Minh/ all/ to/ goal/ devoted/ single/:/ his/ country/ life/ independence/ for/ his/. 
 A. Ho Chi Minh devoted his all life to a goal: independence for his single country. 
 B. Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to a single goal: independence for his country. 
 C. Ho Chi Minh devoted his all life to a goal: single independence for his country. 
 D. Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to a goal single: independence for his country. 
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. 
Question29: John left for Manchester city. His parents used to live there. 
 A. John left for Manchester city whose parents used to live there. 
 B. John left for Manchester city, where his parents used to live. 
 C. John left for Manchester city where his parents used to live there. 
 D. John left for Manchester city that his parents used to live there. 
Question 30: Without her teacher’s advice, she would never have written such a good essay. 
 A. If her teacher didn’t advise her, she wouldn’t write such a good essay. 
 B. Her teacher didn’t advise her and she didn’t write a good essay. 
 C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice. 
 D. Her teacher advised him and she didn’t write a good essay. 
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 31 to 37. 
 Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use. This not only provided more 
abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, 
livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today. 
 As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the 
broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists 
sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles 
an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person 
suffering from heart problems. 
 Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and 
their uses. 
Question 31: What does this passage mainly discuss? 
 A. Cures from plants. B. Prehistoric man. 
 C. Early plants and animals. D. The beginning of natural history. 
Question 32: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of___________. 
 A. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic B. early mans power as a hunter 
 C. need for more readily available food D. lack of wild animals and plants 
Question 33: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to___________. 
 A. produced flowers B. learned C. flourished D. changed 
Question 34: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 
 A. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine. 
 B. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant. 
 C. Early herbalists were unimaginative. 
 D. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ. Question 35: The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to___________. 
 A. proofs B. beginnings C. history D. requirements 
Question 36: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of___________. 
 A. anatomy B. astrology C. biology D. zoology 
Question 37: The phrase “in this respect” refers to___________. 
 A. the development of the field of natural history B. the origin of knowledge of nature 
 C. the development of human culture D. the use of plants for drugs and medicine 
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 
following questions 38 to . 
 Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for the important reforms in 
education that he accomplished. While he was still a boy, his father and older brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his 
family. Like most of the children in his town, he attended school only two or three months a year. Later, with the help of several teachers, 
he was able to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never forgot those early struggles. 
 While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state board of education. Without 
regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to become the first secretary of the board. There he exercised an 
enormous influence during the critical period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as 
substitute for the older distinct school system. Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured, the school year was increased to a 
minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling was extended to age sixteen. Other important reforms included the establishment of 
state normal schools for teacher training, institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult education. He was also 
instrument in improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries. 
 Mann’s ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts that he 
wrote during his tenure as secretary of education. Considered quite radical at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model 
for the nation. Mann was recognized as the father of public education. 
Question 38: Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage? 
 A. Politics of Educational Institutions B. Philosophy of Education 
 C. The Massachusetts State Board of Education. D. The Father of American Public Education 
Question 39: Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life? 
 A. He was an only child. B. He had to study alone, without help. 
 C. He supported his family after his father died. D. He attended school six months a year. 
Question 40: The word “struggles” in line 5 could best be replaced by_________. 
 A. valuable experiences B. difficult times C. happy situations D. influential people 
Question 41: What did Horace Mann advocate? 
 A. The state board school system. B. The graded school system. 
 C. The district school system. D. The substitute school system. 
Question 42: The word “mandatory” in line 10 is closest in meaning to___________. 
 A. equal B. required C. basic D. excellent 
Question 43: How were Mann’s educational reforms distributed? 
 A. In books that could be found in school libraries. B. In reports that he wrote for national distribution. 
 C. In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts. D. In speeches that he made throughout the country. 
Question 44: The reforms that Horace Mann achieved were____________. 
 A. adopted by the nation as a model. B. enforced by the Massachusetts bar. 
 C. not radical for the time. D. used only by the state of Massachusetts 
Question 45: Which of the following statements best represents Mann’s philosophy? 
 A. Think in new way B. Work hard C. Help others D. Study very hard 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks 
from 46 to 50. 
 TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS 
 Learning to manage your time involves using a variety of life skills together. First of all, you need to know yourself. Only you 
know whether you are a morning or an evening person, for example. Understanding when you are (46)________ your best can help you 
decide when to do certain things you have to do – like studying. Then, you need to prioritize and decide which things are the most (and 
least) important. After that, you need to get organized and start planning a schedule, (47)__________ could include when to study, as well 
as when to relax. It is important to be (48)___________ when you are trying to manage your time. You need to factor in time to sleep, for 
instance, and this should be based on your normal sleep patterns there is no point in planning to study at six in the morning if you have 
never managed to get out of bed before eight. Many people forget to include socializing, but this is a mistake because it is unhealthy to 
avoid seeing people, just as it is a mistake to (49)___________ all your time socializing while your list of things to do grows longer and 
longer. 
 On the subject of lists, it is important to remember that these may have to change. You need to plan for the unexpected – a visit 
from a friend, for example – and this means that you may have to adjust your to-do list, perhaps (50)___________ something that is less 
important. Flexibility is the key here, otherwise you risk becoming extremely disorganized. It is better to have to change a plan than to lose 
it completely. 
Question 46: A. in B. on C. at D. over 
Question 47: A. that B. which C. whom D. whose 
Question 48: A. real B. realism C. reality D. realistic 
Question 49: A. take B. spend C. put D. bring 
Question 50: A. crossing out B. thinking of C. putting out D. taking off -----------THE END------------