Bộ 20 đề luyện thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 91)

Rather like other small and perfectly-formed artifacts, bonsai trees (2) _____ quite a high price in the marketplace and so it doesn’t come as a great surprise to find that they also attractthe attention of thieves.

It seems that quite a flourishing business has (3) _____, in which they are stolen from the homes of growers and collectors, then repotted and trimmed by unscrupulous dealers, to be sold on, at good prices, to unsuspectingbuyers.

After losing his life’s work, (4) _____ at £250,000, when burglars broke into his home one night

Paul decided to (5) _____ the possibilities of electronically tagging the trees he bought as a replacement

This (6) _____ injecting a microchip the size of a (7) _____ of rice into the trunk of each tree.

This (6) _____ injecting a microchip the size of a (7) _____ of rice into the trunk of each tree.

Each chip is a laser-etched with information which is (8) _____ in a central register held by the police.

Paul is quite aware that this kind of data-tagging doesn’t prevent thieves from stealing the trees in the first (9) _____,

although it may increase the (10) _____ of getting them back.

What is the main topic of the passage?

Which is the best place for the following sentence?

The author begins the passage by discussing “24” in order to

It can be inferred that the author of the passage

According to the passage, Johnson’s book argues all following except that

“Multi-threading” in TV is a new type of

The author mentions “junk culture” in paragraph 2 in order to

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

The word “objective” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by

Which ones of the following would be the best summary of the passage?

1.         Even reality shows provide good examples of how watching TV can be both intellectually challenging and enjoyable.

2.         The drama “24” demonstrates new trends in television in its content and, more importantly, in its complicated form.

3.         Steven Johnson’s new book addresses the popular view that TV and other pop culture products have little intellectual value.

4.         Shows such as “Survivor” have become popular mainly because people enjoy looking for patterns and solving puzzles.

5.         Steven Johnson’s new book argues that despite most people’s low opinion of TV, the complexity of its characters and plots actually presents beneficial mental challenges.

what is the main topic of the passage?

The word “incriminated” in the passage is closest in meaning to

Which of the following can be cured by a change in diet?

The word “strived” in the passage is closest in meaning to

How do vitamins influence health?

In the third paragraph, the author compares cells that have been genetically altered by bio-technicians to

The phrase “occupy the spotlight” in the passage is closest in meaning to

The author implies that the most important medical research topic of the future will be

Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the last paragraph of the passage?

With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?

Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.

Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.

Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.

Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.

Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.

Show the underlined part that needs correction.

The Canadian province of British Columbia is rich (A) of minerals and, because over 50 percent of (B) the land is (C) covered with forests, lumbering is its major (D) industry.

(A)The astronomy is the oldest (B) science, but it continues (C) to beat the forefront of scientific thought.

Henry David Thoreau was (A) an American writer who (B) is remembered (C) for his faith in the religious (D) significance of the nature.

(A) As many as 50 percent of the income from motion pictures (B) produced in the USA (C) comes from marketingfilms (D) abroad.

The walls (A) around the city of Quebec, which was originally a (B) fort military, still (C) stand, making Quebec (D) the only walled city in North America.

Choose the best sentence built from the given words or phrases.

No point/ join/ club/ full/ eccentrics.//

He/ catch/ red-handed/ he/ have/ no choice/ confess.//

New machinery/ put in/ this year/ with a view/ increase input.//

Secretary/ be/ responsible/ manager/ serious mistakes.//

It/ be/ cold/ this summer/ surprise/ everyone.

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

In its pure state antimony has no important uses, but _____ with other substances, it is extremely useful metal.

Civil Rights are the freedoms and rights _____ as a member of a community, state, or nation.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was _____ the great force of radio and the opportunity it provided for taking government policies directly to the people.

Would you mind _____?

Good pencils erasers are soft enough not to damage paper _____ they crumble gradually when used.

Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

It’s ______ that blows nobody any good.

At last, I ______ on him to help us out of our dilemma.

She came back with an answer as quick as a(n) ______.

He was prepared to announce the news to all and ______.

The Governor has been ______ for gross misconduct.

I can’t go with you today; I have ______ things to do.

Contributions to the charity are beginning to ______ up.

It was her ______ powers at the keyboard rather than her age which eventually forced her retirement.

_____ the decision would have a major impact on his political career.

They shouted loudly _____ I could hear the instructions clearly.

He found that the test was child’s _____.

Your son has the ______ of a fine musician.

You really can’t trust George. One day he’s your best friend, and the next day he can _____ you in the back.

He never stops criticizing me. He’s a real _____ in the neck.

William is an authority _____ medieval tapestries.

- “Why don’t we go out for a walk?”                                - “______.”

If a diamond is heated without oxygen, it will turn to graphite, a form of _____ that it is used as a lubricant.

The first people to live in _____ Hawaii were the Polynesians, who sailed there in large canoes from other Pacific Islands about 2,000 years ago.

If I were you, I’d _____ everything he says with a pinch of salt.

- “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?”       - “______.”

- “When are you planning to resign?”                               - “By Christmas ______.”

- “The landlord is raising my rent again.”                         - “______ reason for you to find a new apartment.”

Please _____ your luggage and leave now. I can’t stand your presence any more.

I couldn’t speak Italian, so I couldn’t _____ my ideas across to the passer-by.

William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war.

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

The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.

Savage hordes swept across Europe and ruthlessly killed all in their path.

His physical condition was no impediment to his career as a violinist.

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

His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.

The soldiers were told to commence firing in the mock battle.