Bộ 20 đề ôn thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 (Đề 74)

Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the groups

 Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space:      

    These days in business, people have to face many challenging questions when designing and implementing new projects in undeveloped areas of the countryside. One issue which has to be faced is whether it is possible to introduce new technology without destroying the local environment.            Economic (51) __________and environmental conservation are often seen as natural enemies. It is unfortunate that in the past this has often been true, and it has been necessary to choose between (52) __________the project or protecting the environment. However, by taking environmental considerations (53) __________at an early stage in a project, companies can significantly reduce any impacts on local plants and animals.            For example, in southern Africa, a company called CEL was asked to put up 410 km of a power transmission line without disturbing the rare birds which inhabit that area. The project was carried out with (54) __________disturbance last summer. What may surprise many business people is the fact that this consideration for local wildlife did not in any way (55) __________down the project. Indeed, the necessary advance planning (56) __________with local knowledge and advanced technology, (57) __________that the project was actually completed ahead of schedule. CEL was contracted to finish the job by October and (58) __________to do so two months earlier.            CEL is one of those companies which is (59) __________ to the principle of environmental conservation. Many other companies have yet to be (60) __________ of the importance of balancing the needs of people with those of the environment. However, it may be the only realistic way forward.

          Economic (51) __________and environmental conservation are often seen as natural enemies.

It is unfortunate that in the past this has often been true, and it has been necessary to choose between (52) __________the project or protecting the environment.

However, by taking environmental considerations (53) __________at an early stage in a project, companies can significantly reduce any impacts on local plants and animals.

The project was carried out with (54) __________disturbance last summer.

What may surprise many business people is the fact that this consideration for local wildlife did not in any way (55) __________down the project.

Indeed, the necessary advance planning (56) __________with local knowledge and advanced technology

(57) __________that the project was actually completed ahead of schedule

CEL was contracted to finish the job by October and (58) __________to do so two months earlier.

CEL is one of those companies which is (59) __________ to the principle of environmental conservation

Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the groups

 There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words provided in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use A. But B. need C. bad D. true E. help F. good G. benefit H. Indeed       

   In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this necessarily a (61) __________ thing? For years, newspaper reports have been saying that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a result. But new research, carried out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be (62) __________.            (63) __________, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games make the brain work harder in certain ways, like imagining sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly means that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.            Social skills may (64) __________, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games such as “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this helps them to make good friendships and become strong members of  their communities. So rather than giving up computer games, perhaps young people (65) __________ to spend more time on them?

 But is this necessarily a (61) __________ thing?

But new research, carried out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be (62) __________.

(63) __________, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills.

Social skills may (64) __________, too.

So rather than giving up computer games, perhaps young people (65) __________ to spend more time on them?

Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the groups

Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question

In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling movement is “ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop. The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers empty the bottles, they can return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles. The third step is to recycle. Spent motor oil cans can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are costly to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources. 

What does the passage mainly discuss?

The word “sensitive” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________

People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT__________.

Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products?

What is the best description of the process of reuse?

The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because__________

The word “practice” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to __________

The energy used to make a can is __________the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.

The word “precious” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to__________.

Which statement is true according to the passage?

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Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the groups

Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence

Peter: “ I’ve got to go, Betty. So long."         Betty: ” So long, Peter. And __________”

John: “How lovely your house is!”          Jack:  “__________”

Mr. Thomson is one of the most distinguished scientists in his __________ .

There has been a great __________ in her English.

The __________ of the general election will be known today.

Released in 1915, __________

As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in __________.

Boy:  “Would you say that English is a global language?”  Girl: "__________ "

The couple decided to __________ every month for their retirement.

The taxi was so late reaching the station that my father __________ missed his train.

_________an emergency arise, call 911.

The doctor gave the patient __________ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.

On __________ she had passed the exam, she jumped for joy.

Henry: " __________ "   John: "Nothing."

Sarah: "I am terribly sorry, Mr. Johnson. I won't be able to come to the office tomorrow."

Mr. Johnson: " __________ "

Give the correct form of the words in brackets

(MYSTERY), the light came on though no one was near the switch.

Excessive (EXPOSE) to direct sunlight should of course be avoided.

The complete (RELEVANT) of this answer shows that the student did not read the question carefully.

Most birds (MIGRATORY) in the winter.

When a boy, Bob was a very (ATTEND) student and seemed to spend most of the time looking out of the window.

Travelling gives young people opportunities to (DEPTH) their understanding of the world.

The living-room is littered with (DISCARD) newspapers.

The boys took part in the competition with great (ENTHUSIAST).

Most young Americans want to lead a / an (DEPEND) life at the age of twenty.

(NEW) energy sources such as wind and wave power are pollution-free.

Visitors may realize that even though they can’t make their homes in Venice city, they can take away with them memories of their beauty.

The news of the negotiations for a peace treaty between the two Presidents  were received with mixed emotions by the citizens of both countries .

If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals now.

The Girls Scouts, found by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, has grown to a current membership of more than three million girls.

Americans annually import more than $ 3 billion worthy of Italian clothing, jewelry, and shoes.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it

The cost of living has gone up considerably in the past few years.

- There.............

Their chances of success are small.

- It is..................

Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.

- It.........................

Most people can understand Tom when he speaks Vietnamese.

- Tom can make.........................

We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for his contribution to the cause of the national liberation.

- We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for what

Use the suggested words and phrases below to make complete sentences of a passage

Come / enjoy / three hundred years / history / single day!

Highfield House / one / Britain's finest old buildings / attractive / well-kept gardens / good view / beautiful North Norfolk coast.

Until recently / it /  home / members / Highfield family.

Now / however / this classic 18th century hall / living museum / full /art / history.

There / so many attractions / from beautiful rooms / peaceful picnic places / by / lake.

You can even / trip / water / if / weather / suitable.

Enjoy / guided tour / House / start / the grandeur of the entrance / carry on through / various rooms.

tour / House / end / old kitchen / where valuable antique tools / display.