Ôn thi tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh: Đề số 33 năm 2026 có đáp án chi tiết

This original practice test is for revision and is not an official examination paper.

English Graduation Practice Test – Test 33

Suggested time: 50 minutes. Questions: 40 multiple-choice items. Choose one answer, A, B, C or D, for each item.

Format reference: the Ministry of Education and Training’s 2025 graduation exam format for English uses 40 multiple-choice items and a 50-minute duration. This practice paper is not an official exam. Official format notice.

Questions 1–6. Read the announcement and choose the best option for each blank.

Measure the air, understand the street
Our geography class is inviting volunteers to help collect simple air-temperature readings around the town. You will work (1) ______ a partner and use the same thermometer at each location. Please stand in the shade and keep the instrument away (2) ______ warm walls or parked cars. Record the time as well as the reading, since temperature can change (3) ______ the day. The activity does not measure pollution; it only compares local temperatures. Students should upload their results (4) ______ the class map by Friday. If the weather is wet, the session will be moved (5) ______ the following week. No previous experience is needed, and all equipment will be provided (6) ______ the school.

1. A. with B. across C. between D. from
2. A. of B. from C. by D. off
3. A. below B. among C. throughout D. beside
4. A. under B. into C. beside D. across
5. A. to B. for C. at D. by
6. A. at B. by C. from D. among

Questions 7–16. Choose the best option.

7. The council ______ three new trees beside the bus stop last month. A. plants B. has planted C. planted D. planting
8. This sensor is ______ than the one we used in our first lesson. A. accurate B. most accurate C. accurately D. more accurate
9. The teacher reminded us ______ the measurement time in our notes. A. to include B. include C. including D. included
10. The pavement was wet ______ it had rained during the night. A. unless B. because C. despite D. although
11. Each of the volunteers ______ a thermometer and a recording sheet. A. receive B. receiving C. receives D. have received
12. If the sun comes out, we ______ our outdoor readings after lunch. A. continued B. would continue C. had continued D. will continue
13. The results should be checked ______ they are added to the shared map. A. before B. during C. despite D. unless
14. The librarian, ______ helped us find the town maps, lent us a reference book. A. which B. who C. where D. whose
15. A thermometer gives a reading, ______ a weather station records several conditions. A. so B. because C. whereas D. therefore
16. The students are responsible ______ returning the equipment after the activity. A. of B. on C. at D. for

Questions 17–22. Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank.

Several neighbourhoods have begun recording temperatures to find out which streets become hottest in summer. Volunteers use a simple thermometer and follow the same procedure at each stop. They wait for the reading to settle, note the time and keep the instrument out of direct sunlight. These steps make the results more (17) ______, although a classroom activity cannot replace a professional study. A single reading should not be treated as proof of a long-term trend. Instead, classes compare measurements collected at similar times on different days. They also write down conditions that might affect a result, such as cloud cover or nearby traffic. When students share their observations, the map can help residents (18) ______ where shade may be especially useful. It cannot explain every cause of a temperature difference, but it can raise questions for further investigation. The project works best when all teams follow the same method; otherwise, their readings are difficult to (19) ______. Students are encouraged to discuss unusual values rather than remove them automatically. An unexpected measurement may be an error, or it may point to a place worth checking (20) ______. By making their method public, the classes show how community information can be useful while still having clear (21) ______. Their final report separates what the measurements show from what the students merely (22) ______.

17. A. comparing B. comparable C. comparison D. compare
18. A. identify B. borrow C. repair D. postpone
19. A. forget B. replace C. compare D. collect
20. A. quietly B. recently C. rarely D. again
21. A. limitations B. celebrations C. invitations D. instructions
22. A. measured B. inferred C. delivered D. borrowed

Questions 23–27. Choose the sentence that best completes each exchange or paragraph.

23. “Why are we writing down the time of each reading?” – “______” A. The thermometer is in the cupboard. B. We finished the map yesterday. C. Because temperature can vary during the day. D. The bus stop is near the school.
24. Nam checked the class map before leaving home. ______ He brought a light jacket and an umbrella. A. His pencil case was blue. B. The map was printed last year. C. The forecast predicted changing weather. D. He had already eaten breakfast.
25. “Would you mind holding the thermometer in the shade?” – “______” A. Not at all; I’ll keep it away from the sun. B. The shade was painted yesterday. C. I measured the map carefully. D. You must hold a forecast.
26. The class repeated the measurement ______ an unusual result appeared on the map. A. unless B. so that C. whereas D. because
27. Put the sentences in the most logical order. (a) Finally, she entered the checked values on the class map. (b) First, Linh wrote down the location and time. (c) She then waited for the thermometer reading to settle. A. a–b–c B. b–a–c C. c–a–b D. b–c–a

Questions 28–33. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Where does the rain go?
After heavy rain, water often collects beside the road near Minh’s school. A student environment group wondered whether the problem was caused by blocked drains or by the large area of paving around the school. They first spoke with the caretaker, who explained that leaves sometimes cover the drain grates. The group then observed the area after three rain showers and recorded how quickly the puddles disappeared.

The students cleared leaves from one grate with the caretaker’s permission, then watched what happened after the next shower. Water drained faster at that spot, but a puddle remained farther along the road. The group realised that their small observation did not prove a single cause. The ground slopes gently towards the road, and the paved schoolyard leaves little soil to absorb rain. They shared their notes with a local engineer, who suggested checking the drain system during a longer period.

The group’s report recommends keeping grates clear and exploring whether a small planted area could absorb some rainwater. It does not claim that planting alone will solve the flooding. The students plan to compare observations from more rainy days and ask residents which places are affected most often. Their project has helped them see that a visible problem may have several contributing factors, and that a careful record can guide the next question.

28. What first prompted the student group to investigate? A. A new engineer visited the school. B. Residents planted a garden. C. The caretaker replaced the road. D. Water collected beside the road after heavy rain.
29. What happened after the students cleared one grate? A. Water drained faster there, but another puddle remained. B. All the road water disappeared permanently. C. The schoolyard became covered with soil. D. The engineer closed the drain.
30. Why did the group avoid claiming that one factor caused the whole problem? A. They had not spoken to the caretaker. B. Their observations were limited and other factors could contribute. C. They had measured the wrong school. D. No puddles appeared during their project.
31. The word “grates” refers to ______. A. garden fences B. road signs C. covers over openings that let water enter drains D. school windows
32. What did the engineer suggest? A. Stop observing after one shower. B. Remove the schoolyard pavement immediately. C. Report that planting would solve the issue. D. Check the drain system over a longer period.
33. What is the main lesson of the project? A. Careful records can help identify useful next steps without overstating a conclusion. B. Every puddle has the same cause. C. A planted area always prevents flooding. D. Students should avoid asking residents questions.

Questions 34–40. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

A tool library for a growing neighbourhood
When residents in Eastfield began repairing bicycles and furniture at home, many discovered that they needed a tool only once or twice a year. Buying every item was expensive, while borrowing informally could be inconvenient. A local community centre responded by opening a tool library. Members can borrow drills, hand saws and garden tools for up to one week, then return them for someone else to use.

Before lending an item, a volunteer checks that it is complete and safe to use. New members receive a short demonstration for tools that require extra care. The library does not lend equipment that is damaged, and it keeps a record of repairs. At first, some people worried that tools would not be returned. In practice, clear loan dates and friendly reminders have helped; the centre also asks members to contact a volunteer if they need more time.

The project has changed as the neighbourhood’s needs have become clearer. Requests for sewing machines led the centre to add a monthly repair evening, where volunteers help with simple clothing repairs. The centre still cannot provide every tool, and it relies on donations and a small grant for maintenance. Organisers say sharing works when people understand the rules and trust that equipment will be cared for. They hope other neighbourhoods will adapt the idea to their own needs instead of copying the collection exactly.

34. Why did residents want access to shared tools? A. They planned to open a hardware shop. B. They needed some tools infrequently and buying all of them was costly. C. The community centre had no volunteers. D. They wanted to stop repairing items.
35. What happens before a tool is lent? A. It is sold to a new member. B. It is left outside for a week. C. A volunteer checks that it is complete and safe. D. A member repairs it without permission.
36. How does the centre address concern about late returns? A. It closes the library each month. B. It removes all loan dates. C. It refuses to speak with members. D. It uses clear due dates, reminders and a way to request more time.
37. What led to the monthly repair evening? A. Members asked for sewing machines. B. The grant required a sports event. C. The tool library stopped lending tools. D. Volunteers moved to another town.
38. The word “infrequently” is closest in meaning to ______. A. every day B. not often C. without permission D. with difficulty
39. What limitation does the passage mention? A. Members cannot borrow anything. B. The centre has no repair records. C. The library cannot supply every tool and needs support for maintenance. D. Volunteers are not allowed to check equipment.
40. What do organisers hope other neighbourhoods will do? A. Borrow the same tools without rules. B. Stop lending equipment. C. Depend on Eastfield for every repair. D. Adapt the approach to local needs.

Answer key and explanations

1. A. “Work with a partner” is the standard phrase for carrying out an activity together with another person.
2. B. The fixed phrase is “away from”; the notice tells volunteers to keep the thermometer separated from heat sources.
3. C. “Throughout the day” means across the whole day, matching the idea that temperature changes over time.
4. B. Results are uploaded “into” the shared map, which describes entering information in that digital resource.
5. A. “Moved to the following week” states the later scheduled time if wet weather prevents the session.
6. B. The passive phrase “provided by the school” identifies who supplies the equipment.
7. C. “Last month” marks a finished past action, so the past simple “planted” is required.
8. D. “Than” signals a comparative; “more accurate” is the correct comparative form here.
9. A. “Remind someone to do something” takes the infinitive with “to”.
10. B. The rain explains why the pavement was wet, so “because” correctly introduces the reason.
11. C. “Each” is singular, so it takes the singular verb “receives”.
12. D. This is a first conditional: if the sun comes out, the class will continue the readings.
13. A. The check must happen earlier than adding the results, so “before” expresses the sequence.
14. B. “Who” introduces a relative clause referring to the person, the librarian.
15. C. “Whereas” clearly contrasts the single thermometer reading with a station’s several recorded conditions.
16. D. The correct collocation is “responsible for” doing something.
17. B. After “make the results more,” an adjective is needed; “comparable” means suitable for comparison.
18. A. Comparing map locations can help residents identify where shade may be particularly useful.
19. C. Measurements made with a common method can be compared; the other verbs do not fit this purpose.
20. D. An unusual result may indicate a place worth measuring again, which is the meaning of “again”.
21. A. The passage describes limits on what a classroom project can establish, so “limitations” is the suitable noun.
22. B. The report separates recorded measurements from ideas students inferred from them.
23. C. This gives the reason for recording time: the passage states that temperature can change during the day.
24. C. A forecast predicting changing weather explains why Nam packed both a jacket and an umbrella.
25. A. “Not at all” politely agrees to the request and confirms the thermometer will be kept out of direct sunlight.
26. D. “Because” supplies the reason for repeating a measurement: an unusual result had appeared.
27. D. The sequence is to note the place and time, wait for a stable reading, and finally enter checked values.
28. D. The opening says the group began investigating after water collected beside the road following heavy rain.
29. A. The passage says water drained faster at the cleared grate, while a puddle remained farther along the road.
30. B. The students observed only a few showers and noted several possible factors, so they could not establish one sole cause.
31. C. Grates cover drain openings; the passage explains that leaves can cover them and that water enters the drainage system there.
32. D. The engineer specifically recommended checking the drainage system over a longer period.
33. A. The final paragraph says records can guide the next investigation while the report avoids claiming more than the evidence shows.
34. B. Residents needed some tools only occasionally, and the passage says buying every item was expensive.
35. C. A volunteer checks each item for completeness and safety before it is lent.
36. D. Clear due dates and friendly reminders help, and members can contact a volunteer to ask for extra time.
37. A. Requests for sewing machines prompted the centre to add a monthly clothing-repair evening.
38. B. “Infrequently” means not often, matching the residents’ occasional need for certain tools.
39. C. The centre cannot provide every tool and depends on donations and a grant to maintain its equipment.
40. D. Organisers hope others will adapt the model to local needs rather than copy Eastfield’s particular collection.