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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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SECTION A (8 points)

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. finished B. approached C. supported D. noticed
Question 2: A. break B. deal C. clean D. teach

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. influential B. compulsory C. oceanic D. advantageous
Question 4: A. candidate B. recipe C. commitment D. instrument
Question 5: A. conceal B. conquer C. contain D. conserve

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 6: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program. As a result, young children ______
do homework any more.
A. oughtn’t B. needn’t C. haven’t D. couldn’t
Question 7: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick
people, not through the air, many people still avoid ______ to crowded places.
A. to go B. having gone C. gone D. going
Question 8: The receptionist, ______ answered the phone, told me that the director was out.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
Question 9: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they ______ their student cards.
A. hadn’t produced B. produced C. didn’t produce D. don’t produce
Question 10: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls ______ in our school next semester.
A. will be built B. are being built C. will be building D. will build
Question 11: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made ______ accident.
A. by B. at C. on D. in
Question 12: ______ the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they
insisted on getting a refund.
A. Despite B. But C. Although D. And
Question 13: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced ______ cars in 2014 as the
year before.
A. as many twice B. as twice many C. twice as many D. twice many as
Question 14: Jane really loves the ______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
A. wooden brown nice B. brown wooden nice C. nice wooden brown D. nice brown wooden
Question 15: John has finally found a new job after being ______ for three months.
A. out of order B. out of reach C. out of work D. out of mind
Question 16: It is ______ of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings.
A. typical B. common C. ordinary D. familiar
Question 17: Global warming will result ______ crop failures and famine.
A. to B. of C. from D. in
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Question 18: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28 Sea Games women’s 200m butterfly that
none of her rivals could ______ her.
A. put up with B. come up to C. look up to D. catch up with

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Question 19: A molecule of water is ______ of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.
A. included B. composed C. created D. consisted
Question 20: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour
______ science fiction.
A. for B. of C. in D. with
Question 21: Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely ______.
A. imaginary B. imaginable C. imagining D. imaginative
Question 22: ______ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden
power cut.
A. Hardly had we arrived B. We have hardly arrived
C. Hardly we had arrived D. We had arrived hardly
Question 23: Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane’s upcoming high-school
reunion. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?”
Lane: “______”
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. The food at the reunion was excellent.
C. No. You’re in no mood for the event. D. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it.
Question 24: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
Tom: “______”
A. Studying in a group is great fun. B. The library would be best.
C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? D. We are too busy on weekdays.

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 25: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their age, sex,
A B C
or nationality.
D
Question 26: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry.
A B C D
Question 27: Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has imposed stricter laws
A B C
to prevent it.
D
Question 28: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different
A B C
from a single-family home.
D
Question 29: The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent
A B C
severe earthquake.
D

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 30: “Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!”
A. optimist B. feminist C. hobbyist D. activist
Question 31: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.”
A. turn down B. put forward C. slow down D. look up

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 32 to 41.
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists
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birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration
patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher
elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In
many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland
blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those
found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not
possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling
sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated
that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further
warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some
species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough
and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer
ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral.
Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and
death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and
increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.
From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H. Schneider
Question 32: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to ______.
A. bloom earlier B. lose color C. die instantly D. become lighter
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ______.
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
Question 34: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. habitats B. areas C. ecosystems D. species
Question 35: The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the violent Arctic Ocean B. the melting ice in the Arctic
C. the frozen water in the Arctic D. the cold ice in the Arctic
Question 36: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees,
______.
A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded
B. water supply would decrease by 50 percent
C. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
D. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
Question 37: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer
temperatures, ______.
A. they can begin to develop B. they move to tropical forests
C. they may be endangered D. they will certainly need water
Question 38: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.
A. pretty hard B. very large C. easily damaged D. rather strong
Question 39: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ______.
A. the blooming phase of sea weeds B. the water absorption of coral reefs
C. the quick growth of marine mammals D. the slow death of coral reefs
Question 40: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by ______.
A. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean
B. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth
C. the extinction of species in coastal areas
D. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters
Question 41: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Global warming and possible solutions
B. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles
C. Effects of global warming on animals and plants
D. Global warming and species migration

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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 42: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over.
A. completely wet B. cleansed C. refreshed D. very tired
Question 43: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A. a subject that I don’t understand B. a theme that I like to discuss
C. an object that I really love D. a book that is never opened
Question 44: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a
feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. having to do with food and cooking B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. concerning nutrition and health D. relating to medical knowledge

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 45 to 54.
Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading,
study, or reference. The word library comes (45)______ liber, the Latin word for “book”. (46)______, library
collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections
that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (47)______
audio-visual and online databases. In addition (48)______ maintaining collections within library buildings,
modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at
remote sites.
The central mission of a library (49)______ to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to
knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be
passed down to (50)______ generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the
past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries
ensure (51)______ the record is preserved and made available for later use.
People use library resources to gain information about personal (52)______ or to obtain recreational
materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom
experiences, to learn (53)______ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study
habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of
all cultural institutions, the library (54) ______ information and services that are essential to learning and
progress.
From "Library (institution)" by Richard S. Halsey et al.
Question 45: A. from B. to C. out D. in
Question 46: A. Instead B. Therefore C. Despite D. However
Question 47: A. as well B. but also C. or else D. only if
Question 48: A. on B. from C. in D. to
Question 49: A. have B. has C. is D. are
Question 50: A. success B. succeeding C. succeed D. successful
Question 51: A. what B. that C. which D. who
Question 52: A. attractions B. interests C. appeals D. profits
Question 53: A. abilities B. capacities C. talents D. skills
Question 54: A. applies B. supplies C. relates D. digests

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 55 to 64.
Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little
space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of
resources, or from both. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain
number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food
and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple
farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers
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In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe,
overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities
of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and
agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people
in metropolitan areas.
A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural
productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147 persons
per sq km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which
contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe,
such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These countries practice
mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of
living.
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less
than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these
countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a
consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and
high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many
poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies
commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide
little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small
have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population
growth.
From "Poverty" by Thomas J. Corbett

Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?

A. Population density B. Simple farming C. Overpopulation D. Poverty
Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?
A. Land area B. Farming methods C. Skilled labor D. Available resources
Question 57: The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of ______.
A. people B. densities C. resources D. countries
Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because ______.
A. there is lack of mechanization B. there is no shortage of skilled labor
C. there is an abundance of resources D. there are small numbers of laborers
Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on ______.
A. its population density only
B. its high agricultural productivity
C. both population density and agricultural productivity
D. population density in metropolitan areas
Question 60: The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. look into B. give up C. participate in D. escape from
Question 61: The word “infertile” in paragraph 4 probably means ______.
A. inaccessible B. disused C. impossible D. unproductive
Question 62: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology.
B. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.
C. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.
D. There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation.
Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries?
A. High birth rates B. High-tech facilities
C. Economic resources D. Sufficient financial support
Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. High Birth Rate and its Consequences B. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem
C. Poverty in Developing Countries D. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty

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SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Unless _____________________________________________________.
Question 2: “Would you like to come to my 18th birthday party?” he asked me.
He invited __________________________________________________.
Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one.
This new teaching method ____________________________________.
Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it.
Not until __________________________________________________.
Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher’s permission.
You should not _____________________________________________.

II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet.

The following prompts might be helpful to you.

- Widening knowledge
- Improving language
- Relaxing
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