Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 1)
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SECTION I: LISTENING Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6
You will hear a woman, called Sarah talking about, a sport called free-diving. Choose the correct answer from A. B or C for each of the following questions.
What does Sarah say about the history of free-diving?
It has always been an extreme sport.
It was once a way of finding food.
It’s less than four hundred years old.
Chọn đáp án B
SECTION III: READINGPart 1. Questions 56 to 65
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (56) ________ 1802. Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “The Chunnel” by the English) was (57) ________ opened. This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (58) ________. It is about 50 km long and built 45 metres under the seabed. The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (59) ________electrical system. The journey from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours. It is also (60) ________for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains. They don’t need to book in (61) ________, as trains (62) ________ every few minutes. However, while on the train , there isn’t much to do and many (63) ________ the Chunnel for this (64) ________ the ferries, there is no duty-free shopping, no videogame parlou or refreshment stand (65) ________ can you look outside and enjoy the view. As a result, many would find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the ferry instead.
Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (56) ______ 1802.
from
during
since
ago
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
A. from (prep): từ → sai vì từ này thường dùng với một khoảng thời gian có điểm bắt đầu và kết thúc (from 1990 to 2000).
B. during (prep): trong suốt → sai vì “during” + danh từ chỉ khoảng thời gian (during the 19th century), nhưng “1802” là một năm cụ thể.
C. since (prep): kể từ → đúng vì “since” + một mốc thời gian cụ thể, hoàn toàn phù hợp với thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn (have been dreaming since 1802).
D. ago (prep): trước đây → sai vì từ này chỉ dùng với thì quá khứ đơn (Ví dụ: They started dreaming 200 years ago), không phù hợp với thì hoàn thành.
Dịch: Các kỹ sư đã mơ về một tuyến đường hầm dưới nước giữa Anh và Pháp kể từ năm 1802.
Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “The Chunnel” by the English) was (57) ______ opened.
officially
regularly
correctly
typically
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
A. officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ (adv): một cách chính thức
B. regularly /ˈreɡjələli/ (adv): một cách thường xuyên
C. correctly /kəˈrektli/ (adv): một cách đúng đắn
D. typically /ˈtɪpɪkli/ (adv): một cách điển hình
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn “officially” là phù hợp nhất.
Dịch: Cuối cùng, vào năm 1994, Đường hầm eo biển Manche (được người Anh đặt biệt danh là “The Chunnel”) đã được chính thức khai trương.
This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (58) ______.
perform
achieve
deal with
complete
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
A. perform /pəˈfɔːm/ (v): thực hiện, biểu diễn → sai vì nó thường dùng với hành động cá nhân, công việc cụ thể hoặc trình diễn (perform a task, perform on stage), không phù hợp với “project”(một dự án).
B. achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ (v): đạt được → sai vì nó thường dùng khi đạt được một thành tựu, mục tiêu, không dùng với một dự án kéo dài.
C. deal with (phr. v): giải quyết, xử lý → sai vì nó thường dùng để chỉ việc đối phó với vấn đề, tình huống, con người chứ không hợp với nghĩa “hoàn tất một dự án”.
D. complete /kəmˈpliːt/ (v): hoàn thành → đúng vì phù hợp với ngữ cảnh nói về một dự án trị giá 15 tỷ đô la đã mất bảy năm để hoàn thành.
Dịch: Dự án trị giá 15 tỷ đô la này đã mất bảy năm để hoàn thành.
The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (59) ______electrical system.
forward
advanced
higher
increased
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
A. forward /ˈfɔːwəd/ (adj/adv): hướng về phía trước, tiến lên → sai vì không mô tả được sự tiên tiến của hệ thống điện.
B. advanced /ədˈvɑːnst/ (adj): tiên tiến, hiện đại → đúng vì nói về hệ thống điện tiên tiến giúp tàu đạt tốc độ cao.
C. higher/ˈhaɪə(r)/ (adj): cao hơn → sai vì nó chỉ dùng khi so sánh mức độ (ví dụ: higher voltage – điện áp cao hơn).
D. increased /ɪnˈkriːst/ (adj): được tăng lên → sai vì câu này không nói về sự gia tăng của hệ thống, mà nói về sự tiên tiến của nó.
Dịch:Những con tàu đi qua đường hầm Chunnel có thể di chuyển với tốc độ lên đến 300 km/h nhờ vào hệ thống điện tiên tiến.
It is also (60) ______for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains.
benefit
handy
advantage
spare
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
A. benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ (n): lợi ích,phúc lợi
B. handy /ˈhændi/ (n): tiện lợi, dễ sử dụng
C. advantage (n): lợi thế, ưu điểm
D. spare /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ (adj/n): dự phòng, đồ thay thế
- Chỗ trống đứng sau động từ “is” nên cần một tính từ hoặc danh từ bổ nghĩa. Đáp án A (benefit) và C (advantage) đều là danh từ đếm được số ít, nhưng thiếu mạo từ “a/an” nên không phù hợp. Đáp án D (spare) là tính từ nhưng không phù hợp về nghĩa trong ngữ cảnh này. Chỉ có đáp án B (handy) là tính từ mang nghĩa “tiện lợi, hữu ích”, diễn tả đúng lợi ích mà người lái xe nhận được khi có thể đưa xe lên tàu, phù hợp trong ngữ cảnh này. Vì vậy, “handy” là lựa chọn chính xác nhất.
Dịch: Nó cũng là một lợi thế cho các tài xế vì họ có thể đưa xe của mình lên tàu.
They don’t need to book in (61) ______
ahead
time
advance
future
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
A. ahead /əˈhed/ (adv): về phía trước, sớm hơn
B. time /taɪm/ (n): thời gian
C. advance /ədˈvɑːns/ (n): sự đặt trước
D. future /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/ (n): tương lai
Ta có cụm từ cố định: “book in advance” (đặt chỗ trước) → C đúng.
Dịch: Họ không cần phải đặt chỗ trước.
… as trains (62) ______ every few minutes.
go away
exit
set out
depart
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
A. go away (phr. v): rời đi, biến mất → sai vì thường dùng khi ai đó/bị yêu cầu rời đi, không mang nghĩa “khởi hành tàu”.
B. exit (v): thoát ra, rời khỏi một nơi → sai vì thường dùng với người hoặc phương tiện rời khỏi một không gian khép kín (exit a building).
C. set out (phr. v): bắt đầu một hành trình, lên đường → sai vì thường mang nghĩa bắt đầu một chuyến đi dài hoặc có kế hoạch rõ ràng.
D. depart (v): khởi hành, rời đi → đúng vì thường được dùng trong ngữ cảnh tàu, xe, máy bay khởi hành theo lịch trình.
Dịch: … vì các chuyến tàu khởi hành cứ vài phút một lần.
However, while on the train, there isn’t much to do and many (63) ______
criticise
accuse
complain
blame
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
A. criticise /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ (v): chỉ trích, phê bình → sai vì “criticise” thường cần đối tượng cụ thể để chỉ trích (vd: criticise the service). Không phù hợp khi không có tân ngữ.
B. accuse/əˈkjuːz/ (v): buộc tội, kết tội → sai vì chỉ dùng khi ai đó bị buộc tội làm điều sai trái.
C. complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ (v): phàn nàn, kêu ca → đúng vì được dùng khi ai đó không hài lòng về một dịch vụ hoặc trải nghiệm nào đó, rất phù hợp với bối cảnh của câu.
D. blame /bleɪm/ (v): đổ lỗi → sai vì thường đi với một đối tượng cụ thể (ai đó phải chịu trách nhiệm), nhưng câu này chỉ đơn giản là nhiều người phàn nàn về sự thiếu hoạt động trên tàu, không phải đổ lỗi cho ai.
Dịch: Tuy nhiên, khi ở trên tàu, không có nhiều hoạt động giải trí, và nhiều người phàn nàn về điều này.
(64) ______ the ferries, there is no duty-free shopping, no videogame parlour or refreshment stand.
Opposite
Not alike
Unlike
Dissimilar
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
A. Opposite /ˈɒpəzɪt/ (adj): đối diện, trái ngược
B. Not alike (adj): không giống nhau
C. Unlike /ˌʌnˈlaɪk/ (prep): không giống như
D. Dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(r)/ (adj): không giống nhau
- Chỗ trống cần một từ để liên kết “the ferries” với mệnh đề sau đó (“there is no duty-free shopping”), thể hiện mối quan hệ so sánh. Chỉ có “Unlike” là giới từ duy nhất trong các lựa chọn phù hợp với chức năng này. Nó mang nghĩa “không giống như”, thể hiện sự khác biệt giữa “the ferries” và một thứ khác (được ngầm hiểu) → Chọn C.
- Đáp án A (Opposite) là giới từ chỉ vị trí đối diện, không phù hợp về nghĩa. Còn đáp án B (Not alike) và D (Dissimilar) là các tính từ, không thể đứng đầu câu để giới thiệu một mệnh đề so sánh.
Dịch: Không giống như các chuyến phà, ở đây không có cửa hàng miễn thuế, không có phòng trò chơi điện tử hay quầy giải khát.
(65) ______ can you look outside and enjoy the view.
Nor
Either
Neither
Not
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
A. Nor (conj/adv): cũng không → đúng vì thường dùng trong cấu trúc phủ định để nhấn mạnh “không có A, cũng không có B”. Câu có “can you look”, tức là đảo trợ động từ lên trước chủ ngữ → dấu hiệu của câu đảo ngữ phủ định. Cấu trúc: Nor + trợ động từ + S + V dùng để nối hai mệnh đề phủ định có đảo ngữ.
B. Either (adv): cũng → sai vì chỉ đứng cuối câu phủ định chứ không đứng đầu một mệnh đề mới.
C. Neither (pro/conj/det): không cái nào trong hai cái → sai vì thường đi với danh từ hoặc đứng một mình. Mặc dù “neither” có ý nghĩa phủ định, nó không phù hợp với cấu trúc và ngữ cảnh của câu này.
D. Not (adv): không → sai vì “Not” cần được sử dụng cùng với một trợ động từ để tạo thành câu phủ định hoàn chỉnh. Trong câu này, “not” đứng một mình không đúng về mặt ngữ pháp.
Dịch: Không có phòng trò chơi điện tử hay quầy giải khát, cũng không thể nhìn ra ngoài để thưởng thức khung cảnh.
Dịch bài đọc:
Kênh đào Anh
Các kỹ sư đã mơ về một tuyến đường hầm dưới nước giữa Anh và Pháp kể từ năm 1802. Cuối cùng, vào năm 1994, Đường hầm eo biển Manche (được người Anh đặt biệt danh là “The Chunnel”) đã chính thức được khai trương.Dự án trị giá 15 tỷ đô la này mất bảy năm để hoàn thành. Đường hầm dài khoảng 50 km và được xây dựng ở độ sâu 45 mét dưới đáy biển. Những con tàu đi qua Chunnel có thể đạt tốc độ lên đến 300 km/h nhờ hệ thống điện tiên tiến.Chuyến hành trình từ London đến Paris qua Chunnel chỉ mất ba giờ. Đây cũng là một lợi thế cho các tài xế vì họ có thể đưa xe lên tàu. Họ không cần đặt vé trước, vì tàu chạy cứ vài phút một chuyến.Tuy nhiên, khi ở trên tàu, không có nhiều hoạt động giải trí, và nhiều người phàn nàn về điều này. Không giống như các chuyến phà, ở đây không có cửa hàng miễn thuế, không có phòng trò chơi điện tử hay quầy giải khát. Ngoài ra, bạn cũng không thể nhìn ra ngoài để thưởng thức phong cảnh.Vì vậy, nhiều người cảm thấy Chunnel không hấp dẫn và thay vào đó, họ sẽ chọn đi phà.
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
The cities in the United States have been the most visible sponsors and beneficiaries of projects that place art in public places. They have shown exceptional imagination in applying the diverse forms of contemporary art to a wide variety of purposes. The activities observed in a number of “pioneer” cities sponsoring art in public places—a broadening exploration of public sites, an increasing awareness among both sponsors and the public of the varieties of contemporary artistic practice, and a growing public enthusiasm—are increasingly characteristic of cities across the country. With many cities now undergoing renewed development, opportunities are continuously emerging for the inclusion or art in new or renewed public environments, including buildings, plazas, parks, and transportation facilities. The result of these activities is a group of artworks that reflect the diversity of contemporary art and the varying character and goals of the sponsoring communities.
In sculpture, the projects range from a cartoonlike Mermaid in Miami Beach by Roy Lichtenstein to a small forest planted in New York City by Alan Sonfist. The use of murals followed quickly upon the use of sculpture and has brought to public sites the work of artists as different as the realist Thomas Hart Benton and the Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. The specialized requirements of particular urban situations have further expanded the use of art in public places: in Memphis, sculptor Richard Hunt has created a monument to Martin Luther King, Jr., who was slain there; in New York, Dan Flavin and Bill Brand have contributed neon and animation works to the enhancement of mass transit facilities. And in numerous cities, art is being raised as a symbol of the commitment to revitalize urban areas.
By continuing to sponsor projects involving a growing body of art in public places, cities will certainly enlarge the situations in which the public encounters and grows familiar with the various forms of contemporary art. Indeed, cities are providing artists with an opportunity to communicate with a new and broader audience. Artists are recognizing the distinction between public and private spaces, and taking that into account when executing their public commissions. They are working in new, often more durable media, and on an unaccustomed scale.
What does Sarah say about free-diving today?
It requires special equipment.
It’s non-competitive.
It has several different names.
Chọn đáp án C
How did Tanya Streeter spend a lot of her childhood?
training to be a diver
sailing and fishing
playing in the sea
Chọn đáp án C
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85.
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Sue Hamilton is a very ambitious girl. In two years’ (76)……………………… she will have completed her degree. Then she plans to go to the USA (77) ……………………… she can earn lots of money. Her dream is to set up her (78) ……………………… business selling the jewellery she designs. She says that she expects to (79) ……………………… her fortune before she is thirty (80) …………………… she can retire. However, in case things don’t work out, she is considering (81) …………………… as a partner in her brother’s firm. She has worked (82) ………………………… him during her vacations and she says she (83)……………………… mind doing that again. Her brother is a very successful accountant and is always trying to tempt her into working with him. Sue thinks she (84) …………………………give it a go. Otherwise she will just wait and see (85) ………………………comes along.
What is the passage mainly about?
The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities
The growth of public art in United States cities.
The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States
The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.
Chọn B
All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT________.
the transfer of artwork from private to public sites
artworks that represent a city’s special character
greater interest in art by the American public
a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art
Chọn A
According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of ________.
communities that are building more art museums
artists who are moving to urban areas
urban development and renewal
an increase in the number of artists in the United States.
Chọn C
The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 12 in order to________.
show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art
introduce the subject of unusual works of art
demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public
contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York
Chọn C
It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard Hunt because the city authorities believed that ________.
the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis
Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr.
the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts
the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.
Chọn B
The word “enhancement” in line 17 is closest in meaning to ________.
replacement
design
improvement
decoration
Chọn C
The word “revitalize” in line 18 is closest in meaning to ________.
show the importance of
promise to enlarge
bring new life to
provide artworks for
Chọn C
The word “that” in line 22 refers to ________.
contemporary art
opportunity
audience
distinction
Chọn D
The word “executing” in line 22 is closest in meaning to ________.
judging
selling
explaining
producing
Chọn D
According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of the following EXCEPT ________.
creating artworks that are unusual in size
raising funds to sponsor various public projects
exposing a large number of people to works of art
using new materials that are long—lasting.
Chọn B
Tanya realised she was a talented free-diver after
she’d entered her first free-diving competition.
she’d had one lesson in free-diving.
she’d been doing it for a while.
Chọn đáp án B
How does Tanya train?
She exercises for five hours every day.
She swims in the sea every day.
She goes running every day.
Chọn đáp án A
What advice about free-diving does Sarah give to beginners?
Practise in the sea whenever possible.
Take proper lessons.
Enter as many competitions as you can.
Chọn đáp án B
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15.
Listen to the conversation between Tom and Linda. Fill in each blank with no more than three words.
Tom: You look upset, Linda. What's the matter?
Linda: Nothing serious. Just my parents keep (7)……………………………………… my clothes.
Tom: Why don't they like them?
Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight. They don't like my
sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear (8) ………………………………………
stuff such as jeans and T- shirts.
Tom: Well, it depends on where you're going. If you're going to a party, you could dress up,
but I don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda: But I really want to look more (9) …………………………………….……………….
Tom: Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy
expensive clothes.
Linda: Maybe you're right. What about you? Do you get into (10) ………………………………………
your parents?
Tom: Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda: Sounds bad. What's wrong with computer games?
Tom: They think ail computer games are (11) ………………………………………. They want me to
use my computer for more useful stuff.
Linda: But there are some (12) ……………………………………… of playing computer sanies.
Tom: Yes, there arc. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer
games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda: But your parents may worry about (13) ……………………………………… if you look at the
computer screen for a long time.
Tom: Yes. They probably worry about it, and want me to have a (14) …………………………………
with more outdoor activities.
Linda: That's right, I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them, and
explain (15) ……………………………………… of computer games
Tom: That's a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
Linda: No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.
Tom: You look upset, Linda. What's the matter?
Linda: Nothing serious. Just my parents keep (7) complaining about my clothes.
Tom: Why don't they like them?
Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight. They don't like my
sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear (8) more casual stuff such as
jeans and T- shirts.
Tom: Well, it depends on where you're going. If you're going to a party, you could dress up,
but I don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda: But I really want to look more (9) elegant and fashionable.
Tom: Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy
expensive clothes.
Linda: Maybe you're right. What about you? Do you get into (10) conflict with your
parents?
Tom: Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda: Sounds bad. What's wrong with computer games?
Tom: They think ail computer games are (11) useless. They want me to use my computer
for more useful stuff.
Linda: But there are some (12) positive benefits of playing computer sanies.
Tom: Yes, there arc. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer
games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda: But your parents may worry about (13) your eyesight if you look at the computer
screen for a long time.
Tom: Yes. They probably worry about it, and want me to have a (14) healthier lifestyle
with more outdoor activities.
Linda: That's right, I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them, and
explain
(15) the benefits of computer games
Tom: That's a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
Linda: No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35.
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
It was the worst winter ______ anyone could remember.
when
that
where
why
Chọn B
The children went _______ with excitement.
wild
wildly
wilderness
wildlife
Chọn A
There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers.
in
for
of
out
Chọn A
He _______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
indicted
inferred
induced
inflicted
Chọn C
- Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
- Mr. Robinson: “_______.”
You can say that again.
I see.
You are right.
Delighted I was able to help.
Chọn D
I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is _______.
as dry as rice
as dry as a tile
as dry as a bone
as dry as wood
Chọn C
Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ________.
left out
turned out
omitted out
gone out
Chọn A
Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember ________ very stupid questions.
him asking
him to ask
asking him
his being asked
Chọn A
Having been served dinner, _______.
the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
the committee members discussed the problem.
it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Câu gốc "Having been served dinner" là một mệnh đề phân từ chỉ hành động xảy ra trước khi hành động chính (thảo luận vấn đề) diễn ra. Trong trường hợp này, "Having been served dinner" phải chỉ một hành động đã xảy ra trước khi "the committee members discussed the problem."
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee: Mặc dù câu này có thể đúng ngữ pháp, nhưng không phù hợp với cấu trúc và ý nghĩa của câu gốc.
B. the committee members discussed the problem: Đây là lựa chọn chính xác nhất, vì nó diễn đạt một hành động diễn ra sau khi bữa tối đã được phục vụ, phù hợp với cấu trúc câu phân từ.
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem: Câu này sai về trật tự từ, vì "the problem" phải đi sau "discussed".
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee: Câu này cũng đúng về mặt ngữ pháp nhưng không phù hợp với cấu trúc câu gốc.
Dịch: Sau khi đã được phục vụ bữa tối, các thành viên của ủy ban đã thảo luận về vấn đề.
It can take up to more than six months to _______ a man to do this specialized work.
raise
train
learn
practise
Chọn B
_______, they would have had what they wanted.
Supposing they were arriving at the fair early
If they arrived at the fair early
Unless they arrived at the fair early enough
Had they arrived at the fair early
Chọn D
_______ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them.
What are my parents
My parents are
How my parents are
That my parents are
Chọn C
The longest movie I have ever seen in this cinema _______ for three hours.
stayed
got
lasted
spent
Chọn C
_______ further riot to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
Should
Did
Were
Had
Chọn C
“Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy_______ since her childhood.”
who she has known
have known her
that have known her
she has been known
Chọn A
The marathon runner _______ for nearly one hour and a half when she _______ to the pavement.
has been running / collapses
were running / collapsed
had been running / collapsed
ran / had been collapsing
Chọn C
An artist _______ will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
portraying a child
who portray a child
he portrays a child
portrayed a child
Chọn A
_______ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
With reference
Akin
Prior to
In addition to
Chọn C
The beach was so crowded the other day that we_______ difficulty finding an empty spot.
have
have had
had
have been having
Chọn C
_______ of the shop, my friend Roger went in.
Coming out
On coming out
When coming out
As I came
Chọn D
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
Ann ………………………… and picked up her riding hat. (mount)
dismounted
In some areas water has to be boiled to ……………………………… it. (pure)
purify
The conditions in the man’s prison were ………………………………. (human)
inhuman
She studied ……………………………… psychology at college. (behave)
behavioural
The breakdown of the negotiations was not ………………………………. (expect)
unexpected
A visit to Morocco is a truly ………………………………… experience. (forget)
unforgettable
The damage from the 1956 hurricane was ……………………………… greater. (mesure)
immeasurably
He refused to answer questions for fear he might ……………………………… himself. (crime)
incriminate
The machine refused to work due to a ……………………………… in one of the engines. (function)
malfunction
He's at that …………………………………age when he's very easily led by other children. (impress)
impressionable
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
I like to go to the countryside and my little sister does, either.
either. too
It was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we went by plane instead of the bus.
It was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we went by plane instead of the bus. four-day
All the blood in the body passes through the heart at least twice the minute.
All the blood in the body passes through the heart at least twice the minute. a
Thanks for TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way.
Thanks for TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way. to
Some plants in this store require little care, but this one needs more sunlight than the others ones.
Some plants in this store require little care, but this one needs more sunlight than the others ones. other
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
Wearing a seat belt can protect you ………………… being killed in a car.
Wearing a seat belt can protect you from being killed in a car.
We are pleased ………………… this year's results. They are much better than expected.
We are pleased with this year's results. They are much better than expected.
We are very happy that interest ………………… our products is rising consistently and continually.
We are very happy that interest in our products is rising consistently and continually.
They came ………………… a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to work hard.
They came into a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to work hard.
David was unemployed so he was financially dependent ………………… his wife.
David was unemployed so he was financially dependent on his wife.
In two years’ (76)……………………… she will have completed her degree.
(76) time
Then she plans to go to the USA (77) ……………………… she can earn lots of money.
(77) where / so/ so that
Her dream is to set up her (78) ……………………… business selling the jewellery she designs.
(78) own
She says that she expects to (79) ……………………… her fortune before
(79) make
she is thirty (80) …………………… she can retire.
(80) so
However, in case things don’t work out, she is considering (81) …………………… as a partner in her brother’s firm.
(81) becoming/ working as
She has worked (82) ………………………… him during
(82) for/ with
her vacations and she says she (83)……………………… mind doing that again.
(83) wouldn’t/ would not
Sue thinks she (84) …………………………give it a go.
(84) may/might
Otherwise she will just wait and see (85) ………………………comes along.
(85) what
SECTION IV. WRITITNGPart 1: Questions 86 – 95
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
@ Martin’s poor .............................................................................................................................................
Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
Mary was the only student absent from class.
Apart from Mary every students was present in class.
Jane hasn’t made much progress at school.
Jane has only made a little progress at school.
My parents find fault with everything I do.
No matter what I do, my parents find fault (with it).
It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest.
Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s also the nicest.
The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder.
Little did the police suspect that the judge was the murder.
“What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking.
Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
On account of his mother’s being there, they said nothing about it.On account of the fact that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
On account of his mother’s presence, they said nothing about it.
The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
It’s high time Lan repaired her house.
Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself.
Đáp án: The princess was thought to have written the book herself.
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Câu bị động
Cấu trúc bị động với reporting verb + to have + P2 (quá khứ phân từ) được dùng để nói về một hành động xảy ra trước thời điểm tường thuật, nên ta dùng:
S + be + thought/believed/said... + to have + P2
Dịch: Mọi người cho rằng cuốn sách đã được chính công chúa viết.
→ Công chúa được cho rằng đã tự viết cuốn sách.
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
Could you watch my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket? (eye)
Would you mind keeping an eye on my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket?
can you + V infi = would you mind + V_ing
watch sth = keep an eye on sth
The children paid little attention to the dogs. (notice)
The children didn't take any/much/a lot of notice of the dogs.
pay little attention to sth = not take any notice of sth
The union leader said the crisis was caused by the banks. (accused)
The union leader accused the bank of causing the crisis.
S.o accused s.o of V_ing / Having + V3/ed
Being in prison seems to have changed Simon´s behaviour for the better. (leaf)
Kevin has turned over a new leaf since he got out of prison.
turn over a new leaf = change attitude / behaviour
I am starting to find watching television boring. (fed)
I am beginning to get fed up with watching television.
If only I hadn't believed his lies! (taken)
I wish I hadn't been taken in by his lies!
not be + taken in by one’s lies – not believe one’s lies
Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. (view)
Alison bought the big house with a view to opening a hotel.
want to do sth – with a view to + V_ing
I never thought that I would win a prize. (crossed)
It (had) never crossed my mind that I would win a prize.
cross one’s mind = chợt nảy ra trong óc
Please don't disappoint me this time. (let)
I'd rather you didn't let me down this time.
People said that the mayor planned to demolish the old city tower. (about)
The old city tower was said to be about to pulled down by the mayor.
plan = intend = be about to = be bound to
demolish = pull down
