Bộ 20 đề ôn thi Chuyên Anh năm 2023 (Đề 79)

Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.

Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the following 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

Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.

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

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “ baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game : a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers – you’re – out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “ The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban – industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlement. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members . Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners. During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten , an amateur first -  nine , and their” muffins “ (the gentlemently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all – salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball , including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s “ Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mis west proclaimed itself the American League

What is the passage mainly about?

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage ?

The word “ inception” closest in meaning to

The word “ lavish “closest in meaning to

Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy gentlemen at its inception

According to the second paragraph , all of the following are true except:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “ Golden Age”

The word” somewhat” is closest in meaning to

The word “itself”  in line 24 refers to

The word business-minded is closest in meaning to

Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.

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

Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate that special occasion? Well, the ….(56)of options open today’s youngster – or even “ oldster” for that matter, is a far cry from the traditional party or restaurant visit. No longer is it ….(57) sufficient to invite your friends round , buy some food and get a barker to produce a cake. No, today’s birthday boy or girl is looking for something out of the ordinary, ranging from the ….(58) expensive to the downright dangerous. Anything goes, as long as it is unusual and impressive. Top of this year ‘s popular …..(59) are as follows: taking some friends rally driving , helicopter lessons, plane trip and parachuting , and hot air ballooning . Then there is always group bungee jumping or taking your buddies on a stomach – churning , while water rafting ……(60) down rapids. The desire of adventurous celebration is not restricted to the ….(61) . I recently met an octogenarian who celebrated …..(62) the milestone of eighty by having a fly lesson. Of course, if you have money the world is your oyster. A very rich relation of mine flew fifty of his friends to a Caribbean island to mark the passing of his half century. Unfortunately I was only a ….(63) relation. Undoubtedly, the more traditional forms of celebration do continue to ….(64) the less extravagant or less adventurous among us. However, with my own half century looming on the horizon I would not say no to a weekend in Paris and a meal at the Eiffel Tower. I can …(65)dream. Perhaps by the time I’m eighty I’ll be able to afford it.

Well, the ….(56)of options open today’s youngster – or even “ oldster” for that matter, is a far cry from the traditional party or restaurant visit.

No longer is it ….(57) sufficient to invite your friends round , buy some food and get a barker to produce a cake.

No, today’s birthday boy or girl is looking for something out of the ordinary, ranging from the ….(58) expensive to the downright dangerous.

Top of this year ‘s popular …..(59) are as follows: taking some friends rally driving , helicopter lessons, plane trip and parachuting , and hot air ballooning.

Then there is always group bungee jumping or taking your buddies on a stomach – churning , while water rafting ……(60) down rapids.

The desire of adventurous celebration is not restricted to the ….(61).

I recently met an octogenarian who celebrated …..(62) the milestone of eighty by having a fly lesson.

Unfortunately I was only a ….(63) relation.

Undoubtedly, the more traditional forms of celebration do continue to ….(64) the less extravagant or less adventurous among us.

I can …(65) dream.

Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.

Fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase  

        Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (66) ___ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial (67) ___ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (68) ___ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (69) ___ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are in fact (70) ___ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (71) ___ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (72) ___ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (73) ___ into their private lives.          After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (74) ___ medical information. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (75) ___ employee or a values colleague?

         Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (66) ___ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say.

Facial (67) ___ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (68) ___ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide.

Facial (67) ___ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (68) ___ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide.

The art of being (69) ___ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way.

For example, we may understand that they are in fact (70) ___ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them.

However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (71) ___ stability.

This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (72) ___ results.

For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (73) ___ into their private lives.

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (74) ___ medical information.

Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (75) ___ employee or a values colleague?

Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.

Mark the correct answer to each of the following question

The first movie- length cartoon, _____ , “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” set the standard for later full length features such as “ The Lion King” and “Pocahotas”

_____, such as banking and travel, computers are not a convenience: they are a necessity.

Only in the Civil war _____killed or wounded

Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood pressure than____ who live without pets.

_____, Harry was the thirty – third President of the United States

___ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system

All the way along the wind street ____

Both liquids and gases flow freely from a container because they have ____

Environmentalists are earnestly trying to determine ______ of the ozone layer over the poles.

The bank sent a notice to its customers which contained____

There’s a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run _____

The idea ____to nothing because I couldn’t afford to do it

The players’ protests_____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all

Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third ______ in the school cross-country race

By using all the latest technology, the yathchman managed to cross the Atlantic in ____ time.

Why ____ Peter to the party? He is always making trouble

The speaker fail to get his message ____ to his audience

You are under no obligation _____ to accept this offer

______ no money would be wasted, we will use energy more efficiently

Interpreting is not a mechanical process of converting a sentence in language A in to a sentence in language B. _______, it is a complex art.

You can always _____Ann to give you sound advice

His emotional problems _____from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think.

There should be an international law encouraging__

I’m not keen on _____ control of the project to a relatively newcomer

Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep___with rapidly changing technology

He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any _____ on his movements

He was very taken ___ by her aggressive attitude

Most crimes that are committed are no more than __theft

John was asked to _____ before the judge

She is extremely competent and _____

Find out the mistake part

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 word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.

Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potential dangerous diseases

In the United States, a party can nominate a single candidate for office

The sales of drugs is controlled by law in most of countries

I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

A brief outlined of the course and bibliography were handed out to the students at the first meeting