Bộ 20 đề ôn thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 (Đề 61)
100 câu hỏi
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
breathe
with
southern
thorough
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
naked
coughed
hatred
sacred
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
cease
chase
increase
raise
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
pleasure
desert
resort
position
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
negotiation
think
invent
enlarge
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
assassinated
international
preferential
differentiate
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
repudiate
habitual
entrench
hormone
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
discipline
commodity
affectionate
behave
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
certificate
appreciate
apologize
classify
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
strategies
positively
anonymity
neighborhood
Choose the best word from A, B, C, and D that fits each blank.You look tired. Are you …………the weather?
on
in
under
off
I showed the painting to an expert who …… it at about £500.
cost
estimated
assigned
valued
He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will …… it through the night.
last
survive
endure
make
She .......... modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.
looks down on
goes in for
fixes up with
comes up against
He did not share his secrets with many people, but he__________ in her.
confessed
concealed
consented
confided
Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little _______.
out of use
out of reach
out of turn
out of practice
This museum has more visitors than ________ any other in the world.
really
practically
actually
utterly
Her married name is Dawson, but Graham is her............. name.
maiden
childish
girlish
virgin
The case for an increase in spending on education has been proved beyond the ________of doubt.
shadow
hesitation
suspicion
shade
Her article on diet ______ many people into changing their eating habits.
surprised
amazed
startled
shocked
This cloth ______ very thin.
feels
touches
holds
handles
The upper levels of the Sun’s atmosphere are of very low ..................heats the gases there to be very high temperatures.
dense and solar
density, solar activity
density, but solar activity
density and activity of the Sun is
I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much ………………..
up her sleeve
in her mind
in effect
on her plate
My English is progressing …………………………
leaps and bounds
bounds and leaps
odds and ends
ends and odds
When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was …………with a fine.
let through
let off
let out
let down
She relies ……………………on her parents for financial support.
profusely
amply
heavily
severely
It goes ………………saying that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on the project.
for
like
with
without
Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston …………….
for short notice
under short notice
at short notice
to short notice
In spite of the fact that there is much written about Charlemagne, ……………………..
his character and personality are hard to visualize
is difficult to discover his character and personality
picturing his personality and character are hard things
you can’t figure out his personality and character
it’s all the same …………..me whether we go to Nha Trang or Vung Tau.
for
on
to
as
Everyone’s future depends on the whole world ……………….. (concern) about the ozone layer.
The sunlight ………( come ) through the window …………( wake ) me up early every morning.
His personal problems seem …………….( distract ) him from his work lately.
He suggested that a final decision ……………..( make )
It is necessary that the train ……………( be ) on time.
The eaten breakfast was still on the table. She …………….( call) away in a hurry.
His ……………………….(take) ill was quite unexpected.
She was breathing fast and deep, s if she …………………………….(RUN).
According to yesterday’s newspapers, astronomers in Australia ………………………..(discover) a planet in a galaxy close to our own.
Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap.It was thanks to the …………………..of the medical staff that she recovered from her injuries. (DEDICATE)
…………………the hole in the ozone layer has doubled in size this year. ( ALARM )
It’s …………………..to see the friendship and enthusiasm these kids display on the sports field. ( HEART )
The fans’ bad behavior has resulted in the …………of their football teem from the championship.( QUALITY )
John works completely independently – he is ……………..to nobody but himself. ( ANSWER )
She runs so ……………as if it’s the easiest things in the world. ( EFFORT )
Thanks to the operation my …………..has improved considerably. I hope that after the next one I won’t have to wear glasses at all. ( SEE )
The English term café, borrowed from French, is ultimately a ………………….of the Turkish kahve, meaning coffee. ( DERIVE )
Cats are not considered to be social animals in the sense that they have never ………………..travelled in packs or adopted leaders. ( HABIT )
I was overcome with great ……………………….when my invitation was rejected by most of my friends. ( BITTER )
There are ten errors in the passage. Find and correct them. The first one has done as an example.
The big majority of students who make well in the Cambridge Proficiency Examination have learnt to use a Good monolingual dictionary effectively. Such Dictionaries provide informations, not just about the Missings for the words but about their pronunciation and grammar as well. A student who studies how to use a dictionary effectively will be able to work independently for much of the time, and will gain considerable insight to the workings of the English language. He or she will be able to confirm to the meanings for the words in a text where contextual clues are insufficient, pronounce words accurately by studying the phonological transcriptions, And use words accurately both when speaking and Writing. Make sure you make the room for at least one Good monolingual dictionary on your bookshelf- and then make sure you use it at a regular basis!
In this age of ( 1) ................telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (2) .................friends and relatives.
progressive
advanced
highly-developed
all are correct
In this age of ( 1) ................telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (2) .................friends and relatives.
to
from
for
with
For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (3) ..................people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4) .................
in step with
in contact with
in good terms with
in favour of
For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (3) ..................people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4) .................
to be mastered
mastering
to master
mastered
Gradually, (5) ................., the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (6).....................a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint.
therefore
however
in short
for example
Gradually, (5) ................., the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (6).....................a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint.
make
do
cause
create
(7) ....................clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8) ...................
even though
as though
despite
however
(7) ....................clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8) ...................
unimportant
inefficient
unusual
impossible
Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (9) ......................have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say?
how often
how long
how much
how about
I don’t think I’ll throw my (10) ...................away yet.
letter
telephone
pen
effort
The word “rookie” is closest in meaning to
well-known
novice
experienced
practicing
You can infer that women have been included in the space program as a result of
public outcry
their husbands
their qualifications
their ability of working under stress
Soviet authorities apparently think that men and women are
equal
different
weaker
inevitable
The Soviet Salyut 7 was
joined by Solyut T-7
manned by a woman
an experiment
a training craft
Ms. Savitskaya was chosen to travel into space because
her father was in the Soviet Air Force and her husband was a pilot
She was dauntless
her ability to endure stress and her precision in doing experiments
She was experienced in aviation
How did you know whether the statement “Ms. Savitskaya showed no fear of space travel” is true or false?
It was stated
It was implied
No information was given
It was invented
From the use of the term “weaker sex”, you can infer that the Soviets
think that Soviet women are not strong
entertain a bias against women
think that Soviet men are better than women
question the women’s movement
The word “lauded” is closest in meaning to
recruited
promoted
evaluated
praised
An American woman has traveled
to the moon
to NASA
in the space shuttle
with the Soviets
Space travel will soon be
glamorous
adventuresome
an everyday experience
a lot of work
What does the passage mainly discuss?
How birds find and store food
How birds maintain body heat in the winter
Why birds need to establish territory
Why some species of birds nest together
The word "conserve" in line 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
retain
watch
locate
share
Ptarmigan keep warm in the winter by ________.
huddling together on the ground with other birds
building nests in trees
burrowing into dense patches of vegetation
digging tunnels into the snow
The word "magnified" in line 6 is closest in meaning to _______.
caused
modified
intensified
combined
The author mentions kinglets in line 9 as an example of birds that
protect themselves by nesting in holes
nest with other species of birds
nest together for warmth
usually feed and nest in pairs
The word "forage" in line 12 is closest in meaning to _______.
fly
assemble
feed
rest
Which of the following statements about lesser and common kestrels is true?
The lesser kestrel and the common kestrel have similar diets.
The lesser kestrel feeds sociably but the common kestrel does not.
The common kestrel nests in larger flocks than does the lesser kestrel.
The common kestrel nests in trees; the lesser kestrel nests on the ground.
The word "counteracted" in line 23 is closest in meaning to _______.
suggested
negated
measured
shielded
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage derived by birds that huddle together while sleeping?
Some members of the flock warn others of impending dangers.
Staying together provides a greater amount of heat for the whole flock.
Some birds in the flock function as information centers for others who are looking for food.
Several members of the flock care for the young.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of communal roosts that is mentioned in the passage?
Diseases easily spread among the birds.
Groups are more attractive to predators than individual birds are.
Food supplies are quickly depleted.
Some birds in the group will attack the others.
There is nobody in this office that will offer a different opinion to the one I gave you.
-> Whoever.......
Further progress was impossible because of the floods.-> The floods....
Helen won’t be happy till she gets a full refund.-> Nothing....
We were elated by the bird of our first grandchild.-> We....
Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. (APPLE)
-> Being her only niece.....
Mary got the wrong end of the stick.-> Mary....
It was assumed that Roy would marry that old rich lady.-> People took....
The sole survivor of the plane crash was Mary Peters.-> Mary Peters was.....
The number of people who understand his ideas exceeds his expectations.-> More......
The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries.-> Only when....
Do not change the given word, use it to write each of the following sentences so that each has a similar meaning as the original one.The young actress was very nervous before the audition. (BUTTERFLIES)
She has become a famous novelist. ( NAME )
Not a word came out of her mouth. ( LOST )
Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. ( LEAF )
Could you come on Saturday? ( SUIT )
-> How....
We really loved to have a chance to visit the Colosseum but we couldn’t. ( FOOT )-> We would sooner
The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind. ( REACH )-> Lengthy
The best solution was thought of by Peter. ( CAME )
I think you misunderstood, Kevin. ( STICK )-> I think you must...
I hardly think she will agree to giving you a pay rise. ( LIKELIHOOD )
