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TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN CHÂU TRINH NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
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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. earth B. leaf C. deal D. cream
Question 2. A. theory B. therefore C. weather D. neither

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 3. A. control B. promote C. accept D. follow
Question 4. A. officer B. protection C. assistant D. domestic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. The _____ language in Vietnam is Vietnamese.
A. nationally B. nation C. national D. nationality
Question 6. My youngest brother is very fond _____ eating chips.
A. at B. with C. about D. of
Question 7. Lan: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” - Hoa: “_____”
A. Thanks. B. Have a good day. C. You are welcome. D. Cheers.
Question 8. My grandfather _____ his workshop twenty years ago.
A. put off B. took off C. set up D. looked up
Question 9. Our plane arrives in Hanoi at two o’clock in _____ afternoon.
A. the B. C. a D. an
Question 10. Tommy was very tired, _____ he tried to finish the final exam.
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Because
Question 11. Our office _____ by the workers yesterday.
A. is painting B. paints C. painted D. was painted
Question 12. The villagers will soon die because they _____ fresh water.
A. grew out of B. got out of C. ran out of D. made out of

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Charles School
Learn English in one of our three schools for the best experience at the lowest (13) _____. Choose from
London, Oxford or Cambridge. Practise your English, (14) _____ friends and see England!
1. General English: Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
2. Intensive course: 31 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 9 pm.-12 p.m.
3. Part-time course: 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, mornings, afternoons (15) ____ evenings.
Mornings: 9 a.m.-l 2 p.m.
Afternoons: 2-5 p.m.
Evenings: 5-8 p.m.
4. Exam preparation: Extra focus (16) _____ grammar and vocabulary, and exam practice: 19 hours per
week, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-l 2 p.m.
Question 13. A. risks B. costs C. expectation D. value
Question 14. A. meet B. build C. make D. keep
Question 15. A. include B. except C. and D. or
Question 16. A. at B. with C. on D. in

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Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
We had an amazing time at the amusement park yesterday. Things didn't go exactly as planned, however.
_____
a. We were all set to ride the roller coaster, but then the ride broke down unexpectedly, and we had to
wait for over an hour for it to be fixed.
b. The day started off perfectly, with bright sunshine and everyone excited to have fun.
c. It felt like we were waiting forever, but finally, the roller coaster started up again, and we had a blast!
A. b-a-c B. a-c-b C. b-c-a D. c-b-a

Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. Next, we tried out the other exciting rides, but they were all closed due to technical issues.
B. It was really hot, but luckily, the park had plenty of places to cool down and get refreshments.
C. In spite of the unexpected delay, it was still a memorable day out for the whole family.
D. We were all exhausted after such a long day, but it was definitely worth it!

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 19 to 24.
The tourist industry (19) _____ to be the world's largest industry. The direct economic impact of the
industry, including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions of
dollars every year. The statistics show that the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide (20)
_____ 1.04 billion in 2012.
Such large numbers of (21) _____, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps,
thousands of skiers (22) _____ the mountains they come to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the
Himalayas are reported to be covered with old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment that have been
thrown away.
Now there is a new holiday guide called Holidays That Don't Cost the Earth. It tells you how you can
be a responsible tourist by (23) _____ your travel agent or your tour operator the right questions before
you (24) _____ a holiday.
Question 19. A. is considering B. are considered C. is considered D. consider
Question 20. A. came B. went C. experienced D. reached
Question 21. A. tourists B. touristic C. tourism D. tours
Question 22. A. destroy B. are destroying C. destroyed D. will destroy
Question 23. A. ask B. asking C. asked D. to ask
Question 24. A. make B. go C. book D. stay

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. This comic book is really interesting. We have read it twice.
A. This comic book is so interesting that we have read it twice.
B. This comic book is too interesting that we have read it twice.
C. This comic book is such interesting that we have read it twice.
D. This comic book is interesting enough that we have read it twice.
Question 26. “Would you like to come out to dinner with me tonight, Jenny?” Paul said.
A. Pau offered Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night.
B. Paul insisted on Jenny going out to dinner with him that night.
C. Paul suggested that Jenny go out to dinner with him that night.
D. Paul invited Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the
given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. He / see / well / unless / he / wear / glasses.
A. He can’t see well unless he wears his glasses.
B. He can see well unless he wears his glasses.
C. He can see well unless he doesn’t wear his glasses.
D. He can’t see well unless he doesn’t wear his glasses.

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Question 28. No mountain / Indochinese Peninsula / high / Fansipan.
A. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is higher as Fansipan.
B. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is the highest Fansipan.
C. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is as higher as Fansipan.
D. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is as high as Fansipan.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the notice say?
Bring a notebook and a pen to the
workshop.
You
A. Buy will need
a notebook and athem
pen andtobring
take notes.
them to the workshop.
B. Don’t bring a notebook and a pen to the workshop because they will give you there.
C. Bring a notebook and a pen in case you need to write down something
D. Bring a notebook and a pen because they are useful for you.
Question 30. What does the sign say?

A. Overnight parking is not allowed, you have to pay extra.

B. Overnight parking here is free, so you can leave your car there all night.
C. You have to leave before dark.
D. Only employees are allowed to park here overnight.

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 from 31 to 36.
I was born in Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam. Ha Noi is famous for its natural beauty, with lots of rivers
and lakes. There are many historical places to visit in Ha Noi. The Literature Temple (Van Mieu - Quoc
Tu Glam) is the country's first-ever historical university. Teenagers often come here to pray for high
results in their upcoming examinations. As Viet Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its capital has also
been the centre of Buddhism for centuries. In Ha Noi alone, there are about 600 temples and pagodas. It
also has a big church in the city centre, a popular place for the few Christians living here. With a
population of nearly eight million, the city is quite crowded. However, the public transportation is not
adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads. The city is packed with universities and
enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students and labour workers. Many people
from rural areas reside in Ha Noi so that they can get well-paid jobs. This makes the city become more
crowded than ever before.
Question 31. Why has the city become more crowded than ever before?
A. Hanoi is the top destination for higher education students and labour workers
B. Hanoi has also been the centre of Buddhism for centuries
C. There are some popular places for the few Christians living here
D. Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi to get well-paid jobs
Question 32. Teenagers often visit The Literature Temple because _____.
A. it is packed with universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education
students.
B. it is famous for its natural beauty
C. it is the country’s first ever historical university
D. they want to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations
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Question 33. What is the most popular religion in Ha Noi?
A. Islam B. both A and B C. Buddhism D. Christianity
Question 34. The word “popular” is in CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. quiet B. common C. unique D. interesting
Question 35. The word “rural” is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. urban B. simple C. countryside D. outskirts
Question 36. What is the passage about?
A. life in the countryside B. changes in a city
C. a city D. a city in the past

Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter
A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 37 to 40.
Stilt houses are popular among (37) _____, from the Thai in the Northern Highlands to the Khmer in the
Mekong Delta. The houses come in different sizes and styles, and show the traditional culture of their
owners.
Stilt houses are made from natural materials like wood, bamboo, and leaves. They stand on strong posts,
about two or three metres above the ground. (38) _____. People climb a seven- or nine-step staircase to
enter the house. The most important place in the '! house is the kitchen. It has an open fire in the middle
of the house. (39) _____.
The stilt houses of the Tay and Nung usually overlook a field. The stilt houses of the Thai, however, face
mountains or a forest. The Bahnar and Ede have a communal house (called a Rong house) as the heart of
their village. These communal houses (40) _____.
This allows them to keep people safe from wild animals
different ethnic minority groups
are the largest and tallest ones in the village
It is the place for family gatherings and receiving guests
Question 37. __________
Question 38. __________
Question 39. __________
Question 40. __________

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