TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LẦN 1

TỔ TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation
in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Question 1: A. begins B. delays C. attacks D. relieves
Question 2: A. save B. take C. make D. land
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 3 to 4.
Question 3: A. polite B. active C. careless D. hungry
Question 4: A. industry B. attention C. company D. passenger
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 5 to 19.
Question 5: Linh, ______ has just passed the university entrance exam, is going to celebrate a party.
A. who B. where C. which D. when
Question 6: The left wing of the building ______ in the earthquake last week.
A. destroyed B. was destroyed C. destroys D. was destroying
Question 7: Several diseases may result ______ not getting enough vitamin D.
A. in B. on C. at D. from
Question 8: The more experience you gain, ______ mistakes you will make.
A. the fewer B. the less C. fewer than D. less than
Question 9: If my aunt were here now, she ______ us organise the wedding ceremony.
A. would help B. helps C. will help D. has helped
Question 10: We ______ flowers in the garden when it started to rain.
A. were watering B. water C. are watered D. have watered
Question 11: High school students enjoyed this soft skill course ______ they found it useful for their future career.
A. although B. because of C. despite D. because
Question 12: Having considered the job description carefully, Tung decided ______ for the teaching assistant
position.
A. to apply B. applying C. apply D. to applying
Question 13: Once ______ for viruses, the software can be installed in the university computer system.
A. testing B. test C. tested D. having tested
Question 14: With an effective teaching method, Mr. Nam is quite ______ among his students.
A. popularise B. popularity C. popularly D. popular
Question 15: Many species of fish are in danger of being ______ by increasing levels of sea pollution.
A. wiped out B. dried up C. wore off D. taken off
Question 16: Many patients complained that they didn’t receive the proper medical ______ they needed.
A. history B. certificate C. treatment D. leave
Question 17: The ______ of the Internet has played an essential role in the development of communication.
A. design B. invention C. discovery D. original
Question 18: At first, her father was against her studying abroad, but later on he had a change of ______ and let
her go to England.
A. head B. heart C. hand D. neck
Question 19: The good way to ______ the generation gap in the workplace is to respect generational differences.
A. bridge B. develop C. bring D. turn
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word in each of the following questions from 20 to 21.
Question 20: Bateria can be both detrimental and helpful to humans, depending on the specific type and effect.
A. inactive B. beneficial C. productive D. damaging

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Question 21: Domestic problems such as arguments with parents may distract children from schoolwork and lead
to poor academic results.
A. relating to money B. within the family
C. involving violence D. within the country
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 22 to 23.
Question 22: Joining such an interesting cultural exchange programme is an eye-opening experience for me.
A. unique B. normal C. surprising D. impressive
Question 23: When the retiring teacher received many messages from his former students, he was tickled pink
that they still remembered him and cared to send him their wishes.
A. pleased B. depressed C. thrilled D. worried
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 from 24 to 25.
Question 24: Peter and Mai are having a discussion about traffic problems.
- Peter: Do you think the smart traffic lights can help prevent traffic jams?
- Mai: ______. Traffic lights will gather real-time information from smart sensors and regularly update light
timing.
A. I don’t know for sure B. I have no doubt about it
C. I’m not certain about it D. I’m not really sure about it.
Question 25: Ms. Bennet and Tam are talking about the school exhibition.
- Tam: “Ms. Bennet, would you mind if I brought my sister to the school exhibition?”
- Ms. Bennet: “______. The exhibition is only open to the students from our school.”
A. I’m afraid you can’t B. Of course not
C. Of course you can D. Yes, I’d love to
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
It is true that keeping fit will benefit a person’s health in many ways. It has become clear in recent years that a
large number of people are doing less and less exercise and this is now causing many serious illnesses, putting a
strain on doctors and hospitals. However, some experts believe that too much exercise can do just as much ( 26)
______.
Although it is true that moderate exercise such as walking can be very beneficial to a person’s health, it is not
the only one factor (27) ______ keeps us healthy. Diet is also extremely important and I would argue that it is
probably even more important than exercise, although the ideal is for both of these factors to work together. It
seems to me that many people are unwilling to put in the effort required to become fitter. (28) ______, too much
exercise can also cause problems. So people are urged to take moderate exercise and eat moderately healthily rather
than embarking on extreme diets and training. In too many instances, ultra-fit people have had heart attacks or
dropped down dead.
All in all, governments need to find ways of (29) ______ people to take responsibility for their own health.
People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a (30) ______, nor is it difficult to prepare
healthy meals themselves. People need to be better educated about their health.
Question 26: A. ruin B. destruction C. harm D. hurt
Question 27: A. who B. when C. which D. what
Question 28: A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. In fact
Question 29: A. motivating B. motivational C. motivate D. motivation
Question 30: A. benefit B. wealth C. treasure D. fortune
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.
Green spaces above our heads
Roof gardens, or gardens built on the top of city buildings, have become very popular in recent years,
particularly in developed cities. It is even predicted that they will be the future of city architecture. This is because
lack of space and overpriced land in cities makes it difficult to increase the number of parks and other green areas.
So, what makes these ‘green roofs’ so attractive to city dwellers?
Roof gardens can improve air quality in cities. Plants take in and keep heat and light, and help to cool the
environment around them. This way, green roofs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to heating and
cooling buildings. They also help decrease dust pollution and the formation of smog, a mixture of smoke and fog,
which is common in big cities.
Moreover, green roofs can provide new habitats for wildlife. They can help reduce the impact of urban
development on habitat loss. For example, the City Hall in Chicago, the USA, has become home to more than
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20,000 plants of over 150 different kinds. The living roof of Vancouver Convention Centre in Canada hosts
400,000 plants and 60,000 bees. Roof gardens also attract birds and insects, which increases the biodiversity in the
area.
In summary, roof gardens can reduce pollution and improve human interaction with nature by introducing
green space into the built environment. Connecting with nature is beneficial to our physical and mental health, and
can increase quality of life.
Question 31: What is the text mainly about?
A. Advantages of roof gardens. B. How green spaces increase biodiversity.
C. Importance of green initiatives. D. The future of smart gardens.
Question 32: The word “overpriced” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. too expensive B. too reasonable C. too affordable D. too cheap
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT true about roof gardens?
A. They are built on the top of city buildings.
B. They reduce dust pollution and the formation of smog
C. City dwellers think they are a waste of space.
D. They improve air quality in cities.
Question 34: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. plants B. green roofs C. new habitats D. insects
Question 35: According to the text, by providing more green space, roof gardens help people ______.
A. interact with nature B. stop urban development
C. save wildlife D. learn about nature
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.
Family systems vary greatly across the world, reflecting diverse cultural norms and societal dynamics. In
North America and northern Europe, the nuclear family, consisting of two generations - a father, a mother, and one
or more children, is often considered the prevailing model. Conversely, in many other regions, extended families
that encompass grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are regarded as the conventional structure.
The prevalence of nuclear families in Western societies is attributed to the impact of industrialization and
urbanization. This transformation began during the late 18th and 19th centuries when individuals migrated to cities
to seek employment in the burgeoning factories of the Industrial Revolution. The 20th century witnessed an even
greater shift as industrialization led more people to leave their extensive extended families behind. Urbanization
resulted in smaller living spaces, inadequate to accommodate extended families.
The shift toward nuclear families redistributed family responsibilities. Duties such as providing sustenance,
maintaining the household, preparing meals, child rearing, education, and caring for the elderly shifted primarily to
the parents, occasionally with state support. This trade-off was made in pursuit of a higher standard of living
offered by urban environments.
However, the definitions of "nuclear" and "extended" families are more complex than commonly perceived.
Most nuclear families are still connected to extended family members, often involving grandparents, aunts, uncles,
and cousins. The distinguishing factor is that nuclear families reside in separate households. For instance, in Greece
or Italy, a nuclear family may occupy its own apartment, while extended family members may reside in the same
building or neighborhood, maintaining close daily interactions.
Geographical separation does not necessarily equate to emotional detachment within families. Even in North
America and northern Europe, grandparents maintain strong bonds with their grandchildren, prompting families to
travel considerable distances to spend time together. In emergencies, grandparents often assist their adult children
by taking care of their grandchildren. Similarly, when aging parents require support, adult children may invite them
to live in their homes, effectively converting their nuclear family into an extended one.
The structure of families undergoes constant evolution. While urbanization and industrialization exert
significant influence, other factors like marriage, childbirth, widowhood, divorce, and death contribute to these
shifts. Children grow into adults, and adults grow old. Consequently, nuclear families may expand into extended
ones, and extended families may contract into nuclear ones. Family bonds may strengthen or weaken over time. In
a dynamic world, the family will continue to adapt, yet it is expected to remain the fundamental unit of society.
Question 36: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Types of family system in the world B. The popularity of extended families
C. Some changes in family structure D. Similarities between two family kinds
Question 37: The word "norm" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. standard B. exception C. identity D. influence
Question 38: The word "burgeoning" in paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. raising B. flourishing C. peaking D. decreasing
Question 39: The word "their" in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
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 A. nuclear family B. aging parents C. grandchildren D. adult children
Question 40: What made the nuclear family become prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries?
A. Higher living standard B. Reduction of land
C. Higher prices of food and shelter D. Industrialization and urbanization
Question 41: It can be inferred from the passage that a nuclear family be turned into an extended household when
______.
A. Children can help their parents prepare meals.
B. Adult children take care of their parents in emergencies.
C. Grandparents come to live with their adult children when they become too old.
D. Grandparents help adult children with the housework and in emergencies.
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?
A. Family members might still feel close even though they live far apart.
B. Changes to family structure will become increasingly fast in the future.
C. Urbanization and Industrialization are not the only reason for changes in the family structure.
D. However the changes may be, families are likely to be the fundamentals of the society.
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 from 43 to 45.
Question 43: The children have put away their toys but they didn’t make their beds yet.
A. have put B. but C. didn’t make D. yet
Question 44: Tina is always understanding, patient, and sensible when helping her friends with her problems
A. understanding B. sensible C. helping D. her
Question 45: Many optimum people have made predictions about the positive impact of the increasing
mechanization on human life.
A. optimum B. predictions C. positive D. mechanization
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 from 46 to 48.
Question 46: He lost his job three months ago.
A. He hasn’t lost his job for three months. B. It is three months since he lost his job.
C. It is three months ago for him to lose his job. D. It has been three months since he has lost his job.
Question 47: "We're having a reunion this weekend. Why don't you come?" John said to us.
A. John suggested we coming to a reunion that weekend.
B. John cordially invited us to a reunion that weekend.
C. John simply reminded us to come to a reunion that weekend.
D. John persuaded us not to come to a reunion this weekend.
Question 48: It is necessary for young people to consult their parents about their future career.
A. Young people might consult their parents about their future career.
B. Young people can consult their parents about their future career.
C. Young people may consult their parents about their future career.
D. Young people must consult their parents about their future career.
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 from 49 to 50.
Question 49: The city is investing in new public transportation infrastructure. It can reduce traffic congestion.
A. The city is investing in new public transportation infrastructure, in order to reduce traffic congestion.
B. The city is investing in new public transportation infrastructure, which reduced traffic congestion.
C. Despite the city's investment in new public transportation infrastructure, traffic congestion remains
unchanged.
D. The city is investing in new public transportation infrastructure; hence, traffic congestion increases.
Question 50: Nowadays some parents are digitally aware. They are usually better able to communicate with their
children who are also tech smart.
A. Parents embracing modern technology often find it easier to connect with their tech-savvy children
nowadays.
B. Nowadays parents embraced modern technology often find it easier to connect with their tech-savvy children.
C. Parents who embraced modern technology often find it easier to connect with their tech-savvy children
nowadays.

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 D. Nowadays parents who embracing modern technology often find it easier to connect with their tech-savvy
children.

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