Bộ 20 đề luyện thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 94)

Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Although they are identical twins, their teacher can easily ………between them.

Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions.

Collecting maps can be an enjoyable hobby for antiquarian booksellers, a captivating interest for cartographers, a lucrative vocation for astute dealers, and an inspirational part of the occupational functioning of map catalogers, archivists, and historians. Among recognized collectibles, maps are relatively rarer than stamps, but they have had their avid enthusiasts and admirers ever since copies were made by hand only for affluent, the commanding officer, and the ship captain. Whether the interest is business-related or amateur, the economic means abundant or slim, a collection needs a theme, be it associated with contemporary changes in cartographic representation or geographic knowledge, or a more accessible goal centered on a particular mapmaker, technique, or type of subject matter. Collectors should not overlook topical maps issued predominantly or exclusively after World War II, such as navigational charts, industrial compound road layouts, or aerial projections. Potential collectors ought not to disregard two superficially prosaic, yet important themes: maps of travel routes for family trips, and maps that, for aesthetic reasons, they personally find intriguing or simply attractive. In the first case, like the box with old family photos, the collection will give the travelers the opportunity to reminisce and relive the journey. In most cases, photocopies are worthy alternatives to originals. For example, historical society collections customarily include the high quality facsimiles needed to make a collection as comprehensive and practical as possible, supplementing the contributions made by well-to-do donors and benefactors. If not predisposed to wait patiently, and possibly ineffectually, for a lucky find, collectors may choose to sift through dealer stock, peruse through advertisements in local, regional, or national periodicals, and solicit the assistance of the U.S. Library of Congress and private agencies. Government and public agencies, companies, and trade associations can advise the collector about maps currently in circulation and pending sales of dated reproductions, editions, and prints. 

What is the main idea of the passage?

In paragraph 1, the word lucrative is closest in meaning to

According to the passage, map collecting as a hobby is

In paragraph 1, the word avid is closest in meaning to

It can be inferred from the passage that, at a time when maps were accessible to the upper socioeconomic classes, they appealed also to a fair number of

In paragraph 2, the phrase “economic means” is closest in meaning to

In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “superficially prosaic” to mean

In paragraph 3, the word “predisposed” is closest in meaning to

A paragraph following the passage would most likely discuss

I was most ………… of his efforts to help me during the crisis.

Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions .

The goal of Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) is to give everyone on the planet access to information. Like other encyclopedias, Wikipedia contains lots of information: more than 2.5 million articles in 200 different languages covering just about every subject. Unlike other encyclopedias, however, Wikepedia is not written by experts, but by ordinary people. These writers are not paid and their names are not published. They contribute to Wikipedia simply because they want to share their knowledge. Encyclopedias began in ancient times as collections of writings about all aspects of human knowledge. The word itself comes from ancient Greek, and means “a complete general education”. Real popularity for encyclopedias came in the nineteenth century in Europe and the United States, with the publication of encyclopedias written for ordinary readers. With the invention of the CD-ROM, the same amount of information could be put on a few computer discs. Then with the Internet, it became possible to create an online encyclopedia that could be constantly updated, like Microsoft’s Encarta. However, even Internet-based encyclopedias like Encarta were written by paid experts. At first, Wikipedia, the brainchild of Jimmy Wales, a businessman in Chicago, was not so different from these. In 2001, he had the idea for an Internet-based encyclopedia that would provide information quickly and easily to everyone. Furthermore, that information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at that time. But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to write the articles, and so he began by hiring experts. He soon changed his approach, however, as it took them a long time to finish their work. He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that everyone would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this information online. To do this, he used what is known as “Wiki” software (from the Hawaiian word for “fast”), which allows users to create or alter content on web page. The system is very simple: When you open the web site, you can simply search for information or you can log on to become a writer or editor of articles. If you find an article that interests you – about your hometown, for example – you can correct it or expand it. This process goes on until no one is interested in making any more changes.

Wikipedia is a(n) ………..

Wikipedia is written by………..

The phrase “these writers” in the first paragraph refers to ……….

The phrase “the word” in the second paragraph refers to………..

Microsoft’s Encarta is cited in the passage as an example of ……...

The word “brainchild” in the second paragraph of the passage can be best replaced by……...

The word “approach” in the third paragraph of the passage means……...

The user of Wikipedia can do all of the following EXCEPT……….

We can say that Jimmy Wales……….

Wiki software enables ……….

John: “May I come in?”                                 Peter: “ …………….”

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

HELP ALWAYS AT HAND: A MOBILE IS A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND

If it fits inside a pocket, keeps you safe as well as in touch with your office, your mother and your children, it is (61)………..worth having. This is the (62)……….. of the dwelling ranks of female mobile-phone users who are beginning to (63)……….. the consumer market. Although Britain has been (64)……….. to be one of the most expensive places in the world to run a mobile phone, both professional women and (65)……….. mothers are undeterred. At first, the mobile phone was a rich man’s plaything, or a businessman’s (66)……….. symbol. Now women own almost as many telephones as men do - but for very different reasons. The main (67)……….. for most women customers is that it provides a form of communications back-up, wherever they are, in case of contingency. James Tanner of Tancroft Communications says: “The majority of people buying phones from us this year were women – often young women – or men who were buying for their mothers, wives and girlfriends. And it always seems to be a question of (68)……….. of mind.” “Size is also (69)……….. for women. They want something that will fit in a handbag,” said Mr Tanner. “The tiny phones coming in are having a very big (70)………... This year’s models are only half the size of your hand.”

If it fits inside a pocket, keeps you safe as well as in touch with your office, your mother and your children, it is (61)………..worth having.

This is the (62)……….. of the dwelling ranks of female mobile-phone users

This is the (62)……….. of the dwelling ranks of female mobile-phone users who are beginning to (63)……….. the consumer market.

Although Britain has been (64)……….. to be one of the most expensive places in the world to run a mobile phone

both professional women and (65)……….. mothers are undeterred

At first, the mobile phone was a rich man’s plaything, or a businessman’s (66)……….. symbol.

The main (67)……….. for most women customers is that it provides a form of communications back-up, wherever they are, in case of contingency.

And it always seems to be a question of (68)……….. of mind.”

“Size is also (69)……….. for women.

“The tiny phones coming in are having a very big (70)………...

If you go away, you ………write to me, …….. you?

We have to start early …….. we’ll be late for school.

The smell of the sea …….. him …… to his childhood.

The conference was organized for all of the ……… teachers in the city.

We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no ………. for them

He never………….. his word

When I got up yesterday morning, the sun was shining, but the ground was very wet. It …….

Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm.

……….of applicants for this job ……..very big.

The professor complimented a grade 1 pupil ……….his good achievement.

____ your help, I wouldn’t have got the scholarship.

………man suffering from ……..shock should not be given anything to drink.

The villagers strongly recommend that a new school ………immediately.

You thought I did wrong, but the results ……….my action.

It’s most unwise to ……in a quarrel between a man and his wife.

The more she practices, ……….she becomes.

In today’s paper it ……….that we shall have an election this year.

John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?”  Peter: “……………”

The problem is difficult, therefore ………. students could answer it.

………he was kidnapped by the Iraqi guerrillas yesterday has been confirmed.

The road in front of my house is in great need ………..

Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for …… near the airport.

She has just bought …………….

There are many opportunities for career ………. if you work for that company.

The children can stay here …..they don’t make too much noise.

“…………….” – “Thank you. We are proud of him.”

There were a lot people at the party, only few of …….I had met before.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Assessment instruments in nursery schools (A) they feature items and (B) other materials different (C) from those on elementary (D) school tests.

(A) All the witnesses said (B) that John (C) was blaming (D) for the accident.

Migrant (A) workers live in (B) substandard (C) unsanitary, and dilapidated housing and often (D) are lacking medical care.

For thousands of years, (A) man has created (B) sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and

flowers and (C) using them for perfume (D) or medicine.

Copper comes from seven (A) types of (B) ores that (C) also contain (D) the other materials.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions or indicate the correct answer to each of them .

Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 …………………….

The knee is……. most other joints in the body because it cannot twist without injury.

The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.

Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.

If you want to be kept informed about current affairs, you should listen to the radio.

I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.

Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out of order.

Choose the best  way to make the sentence from the cues.

fact/ her son/ out/ danger/ bring/ her/ some relief.

be sure/ good seat/ your tickets / should/ bought/ advance.

How/ ungrateful/ you/ not/ greet/ former/ teacher/ meet/ him.