Bộ 20 đề ôn thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 (Đề 71)
97 câu hỏi
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
resume
statistics
position
designer
Chọn B
Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
JUDO
Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (1. origin) …………………… developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (2. fight) …………………… Although they use physical (3. violent) …………………… against each other, they are respectful to their (4. oppose) …………………… and bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (5. expense) …………………… sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young) …………………… if they join a club where the (7. instruct) …………………… are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) …………………… sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) …………………… practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) …………………… as a means of relaxation in their spare time.
It was (1. origin) …………………… developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence.
originally
There are two (2. fight) ……………………
fighters
Although they use physical (3. violent) …………………… against each other
violence
they are respectful to their (4. oppose) …………………… and bow to each other before and after each contest.
opponent
Judo is an (5. expense) …………………… sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit.
inexpensive
It is very suitable for (6. young) …………………… if they join a club where the (7. instruct) …………………… are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety.
youngsters/ youths
It is very suitable for (6. young) …………………… if they join a club where the (7. instruct) …………………… are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety.
instructors
Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) …………………… sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) …………………… practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) …………………… as a means of relaxation in their spare time.
demanding
Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) …………………… sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) …………………… practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) …………………… as a means of relaxation in their spare time.
trenghth
Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) …………………… sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) …………………… practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) …………………… as a means of relaxation in their spare time.
enjoyable
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
criteria
initiate
certificate
interactive
Chọn B
Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word.
TSUNAMI IN JAPAN
Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (1) …………………… away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, (2) …………………… pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (3) …………………… but it is feared the final death toll will be (4) …………………… higher. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (5) …………………… 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6) …………………… stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists. Thousands of people (7) …………………… near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate. Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to deliberately (8) …………………… some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown emergency coolant to the site. But US officials later said (9) …………………… coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation (10) …………………… The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely.
Cars, ships and buildings were (1) …………………… away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo.
swept
A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, (2) …………………… pressure has exceeded normal levels
where
Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (3) …………………… but it is feared the final death toll will be (4) …………………… higher.
missing
Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead and about 7,000 (3) …………………… but it is feared the final death toll will be (4) …………………… higher.
much/far
In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (5) …………………… 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6) …………………… stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists.
since
In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (5) …………………… 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6) …………………… stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists.
times
Thousands of people (7) …………………… near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate.
living
Officials said they might need to deliberately (8) …………………… some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk.
release
But US officials later said (9) …………………… coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation (10) ……………………
no
But US officials later said (9) …………………… coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation (10) ……………………
themselves
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
ginger
gesture
gymnasium
ghost
Chọn D
Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
Women nowadays have more (1) ______ than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (2) ______, they had to depend on their husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (3) ______ their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (4) ______ it. However, women living in our modern society have their (5) ______ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (6) ______ between working life and family life. Many people predict that by 2032, most (7) ______ positions at work will be taken by women. Then, it is possible that women will have more (8) ______ life because, (9) ______ in a very modern society, the women can’t (10) ______ their role in the family.
Women nowadays have more (1) ______ than those in the past.
advances
advantages
benefits
conveniences
Chọn B
(2) ______, they had to depend on their husbands financially.
Therefore
However
As a result
Although
Chọn C
Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (3) ______ their interests.
pursue
support
promote
stimulate
Chọn A
They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (4) ______ it.
to
at
with
of
Chọn B
However, women living in our modern society have their (5) ______ too.
obstacles
disputes
profits
problems
Chọn D
Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (6) ______ between working life and family life.
equality
stables
balance
steadiness
Chọn C
Many people predict that by 2032, most (7) ______ positions at work will be taken by women.
senior
junior
inferior
superior
Chọn A
Then, it is possible that women will have more (8) ______ life because
sheltered
healthy
strenuous
active
Chọn C
(9) ______ in a very modern society
though
even
ever
never
Chọn B
the women can’t (10) ______ their role in the family
perform
adopt
fulfill
neglect
Chọn D
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
teammate
reading
seaside
creating
Chọn D
Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri. From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-picture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world. After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio. But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name. In recent years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion.
Which of the following is the title for the passage?
The history of Disney World and Disneyland
Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
Walt Disney and his Legacy
Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
Chọn C
The word “humble” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
boring
shy
simple
respectful
Chọn C
What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
critical
respectful
ambivalent
approving
Chọn D
In paragraph 2 “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to __________.
meeting personal failure
producing only a few cartoons
not making much money
trying new businesses
Chọn C
The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
lasting
suffering
famous
difficult
Chọn A
The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
possessed
talked about
useful
well-known
Chọn D
It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
Snow White was Disney’s most successful film
Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies
the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty
the California theme park is now closed
Chọn B
The word “concept” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
idea
location
birth
demand
Chọn A
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
Disney’s first achieved success after his death
Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation
Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film
Disney’s first concern was always profitability
Chọn C
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
crooked
naked
masked
needed
Chọn C
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others
oceanic
argument
temperature
valuable
Chọn A
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others
incredible
fortunately
astronomy
evaporate
Chọn B
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others
committee
expensive
guarantee
successful
Chọn C
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
vocabulary
assistance
develop
evidence
Chọn D
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
applicant
recognize
yesterday
curriculum
Chọn D
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
My father (work) …………………… in Canada for the last year, so by the time he (return) …………………… the month after next, I (not see) …………………… ………… him for fourteen months.
has worked - returns - won’t (will not)have seen
We looked out of the window and saw it (rain) ……………………, so we stayed in.
was raining
TV chat shows (increase) …………………… in number all the time.
Đáp án: are increasing
Giải thích:
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, ta thấy nên chia ở thì hiện tại tiếp diễn, diễn tả sự đang gia tăng.
all the time: suốt, lúc nào cũng, luôn luôn
Cấu trúc thì hiện tại tiếp diễn:
S + am/is/are + V-ing
Dịch: Số lượng chương trình trò chuyện trên truyền hình ngày càng tăng.
The camera (disappear) …………………… when we came in.
had disappeared
The woman (accuse) …………………… of the killing said that she was at the cinema at the time.
accused
Not until we (arrive) …………………… at his house we (discover) that he was on holiday.
arrived (had arrived)/ did we discover
After (take) …………………… to the hospital, the injured victim felt much better yesterday.
being taken
Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for.
take on
take out of
take off
take over
Chọn D
It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals.
eventually
if possible
at last
finally
Chọn B
______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.
Which
That
The thing
What
Chọn B
Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble
on
with
of
for
Chọn B
The old woman came in, ______ by a young man.
accompany
to be accompanied
accompanying
accompanied
Chọn D
I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month.
advertised
advertising
be advertised
being advertised
Chọn A
No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him.
otherwise
so
therefore
unless
Chọn A
______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
Of/ the prettier
Between/ the prettiest
Of/ prettier
Between/ the prettier
Chọn A
A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class.
I don’t hope so
I hope so
I hope not
I am not hoping
Chọn D
Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
minute is
minutes are
minute are
minutes is
Chọn D
Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances.
Joel giving
smoking
to gain
irritable
Chọn A
There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another.
There are
of comparing
those
another.
Chọn C
George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back.
won’t lend
as long as
to pay
back
Chọn B
Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance examination
during
the
his result
entrance
Chọn C
Giải thích:
Vì câu đã cho có 2 vế câu, vế thứ nhất đã bị rút gọn chủ ngữ thì vế sau chủ ngữ phải được lộ ra, hơn nữa, chủ ngữ này phải là chủ thể của hành động "having worked hard".
Sửa: his result → he
Dịch: Vì đã học hành chăm chỉ trong suốt mùa hè nên cậu ấy đã rất thành công trong kỳ thi tuyển sinh.
Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available.
Society
will be having
with
available
Chọn B
It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
that
goes
a doctor
returns from
Chọn B
The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel.
The
long
a
it is very cruel
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
Câu này sai cấu trúc song song (parallel structure).
Cấu trúc đúng phải là: "...a symbol of strength, power, and cruelty."
→ Danh sách gồm các danh từ: strength, power, cruelty → cùng loại từ (danh từ).
Tuy nhiên, "it is very cruel" là một mệnh đề, không song song với các danh từ phía trước. Vì vậy cần sửa lại thành danh từ để đảm bảo sự song song.
Sửa: it is very cruel → cruelty
Dịch: Sư tử từ lâu đã là biểu tượng của sức mạnh, quyền lực và sự tàn bạo.
The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden afterthe presentation.
winning
with
are
after
Chọn C
My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals.
composes not only
but
the songs for
major
Chọn A
After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction.
After driving
realized
has been driving
in
Chọn C
In future years it is most likely that ___________.
the Disney name will stay well–known.
Disney will produce only cartoons.
the Paris theme park will become successful
the remaining theme parks will also close
Chọn A
Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.
Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months.
It is over 3 months since Peter (last) had his hair cut
I meant to post that letter before lunch.
What I meant (to do) was to post that letter before lunch
People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity.
Only if you increase the publicity will people become aware of the problem
Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS.
Enormous efforts/attempts have been made by scientists to find a cure for AIDS
Success depends on hard work.
The harder you work, the more successful you are / will be.
She thought it was too difficult for her to finish the job by lunchtime.
She found it too difficult to finish the job by lunchtime
They thought that the little girl had found out the keys accidentally.
The keys were thought to have been found out accidentally by the little girl
Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
It has been suggested that income tax (should) be abolished
It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
Đáp án: You should not have allowed a 4- year-old child to walk home alone.
Giải thích:
should (not) have VpII: lẽ ra (không) nên làm gì trong quá khứ
Dịch: Bạn đã sai khi để một đứa trẻ 4 tuổi tự đi bộ về nhà.
→ Bạn không nên để một đứa trẻ 4 tuổi đi bộ về nhà một mình.
We were late for the meeting because it rained heavily.
But for the heavy rain, we would not have been late for the meeting/ would have been in time for the meeting/ the fact that it rained heavily, we would not have been late for the meeting
Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word.
They decided to build a new school in this region. SHOULD
They decided that a new school should be built in this region (by them)
She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. Scarcely
Scarcely had she registered for the training course when/before she got a scholarship
Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain RESULTED
The heavy rain resulted in flooding in this region
I don't like him because he boasts a lot. MOUTH
I don't like him because he has a big mouth
The Embassy said it would not be necessary for me to get a visa. NEED
The Embassy said (that) I didn’t need to get a visa/ The Embassy said (that) there was no need for me to get a visa
Complete the following sentences, using the words given.
Exercise / take regularly / improves / fitness / our body / mind.
Giải thích:
Dùng đại từ ‘which’ để thay thế cho danh từ ‘exercises’ trong mệnh đề quan hệ
Có thể rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ bằng cách: “which is taken” => “taken”
Dịch: Tập thể dục thường xuyên sẽ cải thiện sức khỏe của cơ thể và trí óc chúng ta.
Economic / reform / one / most / important / measure / take / promote / development / country
Economic reforms is one of the most important measures to be taken/ (which is) taken/ to promote the development of a country
Sleep / next room / boy / wakened / sound / breaking glass.
Sleeping in the next room, the boy was wakened by the sound of breaking glass
Never / put / tomorrow / you / do / today.
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
Many people / say / most / common / way / attract / someone / attention / by / wave.
Many people say (that) the most common way of attracting/ to attract someone’s attention is by waving
