Bộ 20 đề luyện thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 90)

Read the following passage and indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

Next on our trip around the beauties of Greece we take a look at Thrace and Samothrace. Thrace (Thraki) is (1) ___ in the north-eastern corner of Greece. It is a special place with a very rich history and has been (2) ___ untouched by the tourist explosion. The lakes and wetlands of Thrace are (3) ___ the most important in Europe, with perhaps more than three hundred (4) ___ species of birds. More than 200,000 wild waterbirds spend their winters here. (5) ___ Thrace from Kavala, the visitor finds scenic Xanthi, the capital of the district of the (6) ___ name. It is built on the site of the ancient Xantheia and is proud of the many old houses and mansions which are prime examples of (7) ___ architecture. (8) ___ to the north-east is scenic Komotini, the capital of the district of Rodopi. Parts of the area, which (9) ___ from pre-Christian times to the Byzantine era, are of special (10) ___. Finds from all the archeological sites in Thrace are displayed in the Komotini Museum.

  Thrace (Thraki) is (1) ___ in the north-eastern corner of Greece.

It is a special place with a very rich history and has been (2) ___ untouched by the tourist explosion.

The lakes and wetlands of Thrace are (3) ___ the most important in Europe

with perhaps more than three hundred (4) ___ species of birds.

(5) ___ Thrace from Kavala, the visitor finds scenic Xanthi

the capital of the district of the (6) ___ name

It is built on the site of the ancient Xantheia and is proud of the many old houses and mansions which are prime examples of (7) ___ architecture

(8) ___ to the north-east is scenic Komotini, the capital of the district of Rodopi.

Parts of the area, which (9) ___ from pre-Christian times to the Byzantine era

Parts of the area, which (9) ___ from pre-Christian times to the Byzantine era, are of special (10) ___.

Read the following passage and indicate the answer to each of the questions.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous, or A.A., was founded by two friends who were themselves alcoholics. Bill Wilson was a stockbroker from New York City, and Dr. Robert Smith was a surgeon from Ohio. [1] When the two met in May, 1935, Wilson had already been sober for several months, after years of struggling with his drinking. He shared with Smith three important aspects that he had learned about alcoholism. The first was that alcoholism is not a moral weakness, or a lack of willpower. A New York specialist, Dr. William Duncan Silkworth had taught Wilson that it was more like a disease than a sin. Alcoholism, he said, is comparable to allergies, in that it produces abnormal reactions to alcohol that do not afflict non-alcoholics. These include the intense craving for alcohol that makes it so hard for an alcoholic to stop drinking, once he or she has started. Second, alcoholics develop an obsession that leads them to begin drinking again even after long periods of sobriety, even knowing that the powerful cravings would return. These facts explained the enormous rate of relapse among “reformed” alcoholics. [2] The third of Wilson’s discoveries is that recovery is possible through a spiritual transformation. He first learned of this approach through a friend who told him the story of Rowland H. Roland H. was an alcoholic who had undergone treatment with the famous Swiss psychologist Carl Jung. After a prolonged period of therapy that produced no results, Jung told Rowland that his case, like that of most alcoholics, was almost hopeless. Rowland had only one chance: a spiritual conversion experience. According to Jung, virtually every successful alcoholic recovery was due to a spiritual transformation. Heeding Jung’s advice, Rowland became a member of the Oxford Group, a Christian movement that advocated finding God through moral selfexamination, confession of faults, reliance upon God, and helping others. [3] Rowland’s story suggested that such a spiritual conversion could cure an alcoholic of the obsession that kept sending him or her back to drinking. Also, Wilson told Smith he had found that simply talking to other alcoholics about his personal struggle with drinking seemed to be very beneficial. The two men decided together to put these ideas into practice. Smith’s last drinking is thought to have been on June 10, 1935, and that is still considered to be the date of A.A.’s founding. In 1939 they published their book Alcoholics Anonymous, which is still in print and remains a bestseller. [4] There are now more than 100,000 A.A. groups in 150 countries, with a total membership of about two million people. 

Which of the following best describes the passage?

Which is the best place for the following sentence? “The growth of the organization has been phenomenal.”

Which of the following is true?

According to paragraph 2, there is a high rate of relapse among alcoholics because

It can be inferred from the passage that

The word “comparable” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by

The word “advocated” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 2 in the passage (“Second … “reformed” alcoholics”)?

What does the author discuss Rowland H. in paragraph 3?

Read the following passage and indicate the answer to each of the questions.

Choosing a career Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career, and moving from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider. Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as, “Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. [1] Then rank them in order of importance to you. [2] The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diverse occupations – building inspector, surveyor, and real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographic location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions. For example, aerospace jobs in the U.S. are most plentiful in California, Texas, and Washington. Advertising jobs can generally be found in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law, education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. [3] If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offer relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions, and commission. [4] Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative associations: The travelling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.  

 The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by

The author states in paragraph 2 “there are no right or wrong answers” in order to

According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is not suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city?

According to the passage, which of the following is true?

It can be inferred from the passage that

Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 1? (“Investing … right one”)

In last paragraph, the author suggests that

Which is the best place for the following sentence?         “Consider your financial goals.”

The word “evoke” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 5?

Which of the following is the best summary of the passage?

Choose the sentences (1 – 7) with the most important information.

1. Wilson told Smith how a doctor had taught him that alcoholism was a disease of abnormal reactions to alcohol.

2. Rowland H.’s case seemed almost hopeless until he joined the Oxford Group, a Christian organization.

3. Wilson and Smith used these ideas to write a book and found an organization that now has a large membership.

4. The story of A.A. began with the first meeting of Bill Wilson, a reformed alcoholic, and Dr. Robert Smith, who was still drinking.

5. Smith and Wilson founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935 and published their book in 1939.

6. Wilson also told Smith the story of Rowland H., who had treated his alcoholism through a spiritual conversion.

7. Wilson learned from Dr. William Silkworth that alcoholism was not only a matter of willpower.

Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Show the underlined part that needs correction.

Average (A) world temperatures have risen (B) on half a (C) degree Celsius (D) since the mid-nineteenth century.

Dimness of light (A) will not harm the eyes (B) any more than (C) taking a photograph in (D) dimly light can harm a camera.

The early (A) periods of aviation in the United States was marked by (B) exhibition flights made by (C) individual fliers or by (D) teams of performers at county fairs.

John’s wisdom teeth (A) were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon (B) to see (C) about having (D) them pull.

It was (A) near end of (B) prehistoric times (C) that the first (D) wheeled vehicles appeared.

Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Please don’t ask her to the party.

“If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us.

There will be no change to the policy before everyone has voted the proposal.

Few people realized the importance of his role in the company.

I couldn’t understand what I was reading.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet that best completes each sentence.

His English teacher recommends that _____

Having been served lunch, _____

_____ about genetic diseases has increased is welcome news.

_____ I admire you, I think you are silly.

_____, dahlias are stocky plants with showy flowers that come in a wide range of colors.

Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

_____ the weather forecast had predicted that skies would remain clear and sunny, it rained throughout the day.

John has come _____ some good suggestions for raising the money we need.

_____ discounted airline tickets may seem attractive, but they have some restrictions.

Prices quoted in this package include _____ hours of Internet access for one month.

The decimal numeral system is one of the _____ ways of expressing numbers.

Nebraska has floods in some years, _____.

Salt is manufactured in quantities that exceed those of most, _____, other commercial chemicals.

The air inside a house or office building has higher concentration of contaminants ___ heavily polluted outside air.

Their first product is a _____.

- “Do you know where John Smith is?”  - “________.“

- “How much do you earn a month, Jean?”                     - “I’d _________.”

- “Would you like another coffee?”                                - “________.”

An accident of this magnitude could easily bring the factory’s production to a _____.

We are going to implement new standards in the assembly to _____ the requirements set by the government.

My mother always told me that I should _____ the things I believe in, regardless of how others perceive them.

If you don’t get your full _____ of sleep, your work will begin to suffer.

Don’t you think she bears an _____ resemblance to his first wife?

If you set your sights too high, you may fall flat on your _____.

I don’t mind wearing my big brother’s _____.

Our school _____ about 600 new students every year.

I would have paid _____ for my car if the salesman had insisted because I really liked it.

_____ all of his business dealings, he has been driven by his desire _____ wealth.

Hardly _____ the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.

He has made a mistake, and must face the _____.

Since the blind cannot use their eyes, they are taught to use the _____ of touch in their fingers.

Indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The bread has become stale and I cannot swallow it.

The quest for supercomputers is intensifying.

Hotels were among the earliest facilities that bound the United States together.

Indicate the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

She came for Christmas laden with gifts for everyone.

In big cities, animals should be kept under control.