Bộ 20 đề ôn thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 (Đề 73)
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Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really.
gradually
factually
unexpectedly
respectably
This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite.
for which
of that
to which
of which
It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end.
persuasion
commitment
engagement
obligation
Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship.
impose
propose
expose
suppose
We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____.
spoilt
wounded
damaged
destroyed
The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike.
held up
held off
held on
held over
_______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed.
The ancestor
The ancestor is
How the ancestor
That the ancestor
Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great.
qualities to make
are the qualities for making
qualities make
do the qualities that make
Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil.
because of long years of cultivation
where long years of cultivation
with long years of cultivation
by long years of cultivation
Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test.
me
for
me on
on me
Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer.
will stay
would stay
would be staying
would have stayed
I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says.
read
get
carry
make
One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost.
advantage
shortage
drawback
shortcoming
It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn.
heavy
deep
somber
high
In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding.
because of
of
for
because
Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100 years.
well-known
about
monuments
for
In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side.
In
drive on
making sure
right side
Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories.
now
wrote
and
short stories
The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly.
makes
possibly
to cross
easily
If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular.
with
primary
will find
are
Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences.
He is unhappy because of his ………………………….. (deaf)
The …………………………..of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain)
He has made a great ………………………….. to the development of the country. (contribute)
We will hire new staff when the ………………………….. arises. (necessary)
His repeated ………………………….. from school is unacceptable. (absent)
The teacher’s words are a great ………………………….. to him. (encourage)
They are very ………………………….. of one another. (support)
Her interests are very ………………………….. (diversity)
I can’t stand his ………………………….. (rude)
The holiday was beyond all ………………………….. (expect)
Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) …………………………..?
Do I leave and start work or begin (2) ................... training course?".
The decision is yours, but it may be (3) ………………………….. remembering two things
there is more unemployment among people (4) ………………………….. haven't been to university
and people who have the right (5) ………………………….. will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs
If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6) …………………………..training.
Getting qualifications will (7) ………………………….. you to get on more quickly in many careers
and evening classes allow you to learn (8)................................ you earn
Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9) ………………………….. possibility.
This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10) ………………………….. practical work experience.
If you (1)_____ to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____
occur
happen
pass
arise
you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____ 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke.
telling
saying
talking
answering
You've probably come (3)_____ an example of 'book-crossing'
away
along
across
aside
a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4)_____ world a library'.
full
absolute
quite
whole
Book-crossers 'release' books (5)_____ by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up
either
but
or
neither
or 'catch', and then read, before they (6)_____ turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7)_____ a book has been 'caught'
at
to
in
for
(7)_____ a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the label.
Soon
Since
Once
While
That (8)_____ , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep track of its progress.
way
time
place
manner
Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9)_____ range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains.
deep
long
high
wide
Often a book is left in a place (10)_____ is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a museum.
what
which
who
where
The main purpose of this passage is to ____
show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne.
contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries.
provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island.
introduce Montgomery and her Anne books.
According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily____.
by her grandparents
in an orphanage
by her mother
by her father
Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables?
From 1874 to 1908
From 1911 to 1913
From 1908 to 1911
From 1913 to 1918
The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to____.
kindly
old
friendly
sly
In the Anne books, the main character lives in____.
the town of Cavendish
the town of Avonlea
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books?
They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works.
They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain.
They were at least partially autobiographical.
They were not popular until after Montgomery had died.
Ontario was the place where ____.
Montgomery wrote other books
Montgomery got married
Montgomery wrote two sequels
Montgomery became famous
The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to____.
excellence
reputation
effort
permanence
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12?
a person in a novel
nature
a written symbol
location
All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT____.
a television series
movies
a play
a ballet
Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
“You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom.
-> Tom
Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time.
-> In spite of
The last time I saw Mary was in 2009.
-> I haven’t
The plumber repaired the leak this morning.
-> They had
They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region.
-> If
Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might)
‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied)
They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed)
She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies)
Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose)
