Bộ 20 đề ôn thi vào Chuyên Anh năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 15)

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest

Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Millie’s father accused her of _________.

The public library _________ to all readers who are interested in reading and doing research.

I bought some new shoes. They felt a bit strange _________ because I wasn’t used to them.

I quickly packed my new belongings and spent _________ money I had on a one-way ticket home.

She believes that all countries should _________ the death penalty as it is inhumane.

Keep your ticket _________ you have to show it to an inspector.

He always _________ aside some time every day to read to his children.

For the past few months she’s been as a street _________ selling fruit and vegetable.

I use weed-killer to _________ the weeds in the garden.

If there is new evidence that proves his innocence, it is likely that the authorities will _________ him from jail.

The defendant’s lawyer wasn’t very good and he was found _________ by the jury.

The dish was so tasty that I asked for second _________.

I’m amazed that this game ever _________- it is so silly!

“I’m sure the Whitleys were involved.” - “They _________ have since they know nothing about the business.”

"Candy’s an excellent pianist, isn’t she?” – “She _________ to win the prize if she plays this well during the competition.”

His friends offered to _________ the next time he was in town so that he wouldn’t have to pay for a hotel.

Susan became so tired of city life that she decided to buy a piece of land _________.

My mind went ____ when the official asked me my phone number- I couldn’t remember it at all.

During their first date, Jane had nervously peppered the conversation with _____talk.

We do go _________ in the office, but the odd rule gets broken from time to time.

It is also a chance to receive feedback that is (1. BENEFIT) __________ in guiding you towards improving your interview style

in guiding you towards improving your interview style and general (2. PRESENT) _________

Just one mock interview will result in a (3. NOTICE)_________ improvement in your interview skill.

For the same reason that a (4. SPEAK) _________ doesn’t exist while it is still on paper or floating in your head.

It only exists when you give it (5. ORAL)_________

Seek out a (6. PROFESSION) _________ and have the session videotaped.

You will find you get a completely different (7. IMPRESS)________ when listening to yourself than when you are watching yourself saying something.

Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so do your (8. RESPOND) _______.

For maximum effect, you should (9. VISIT)________ your answers and go through a second mock interview.

This should help with any (10. EASE)________ and give you more confidence for the real interview.

Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (1) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely

As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

The idea that having a good cry do you (3) _____ is a very old one

now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin.

Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _____.

Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _____ activity.

Because some people still regard it as a (7) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry.

Tears of emotion also help the body (8) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants.

Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (9) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films

the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) _____ “weepies”.  

In the 15th century it was the world’s (1) _____ port.

Since then it has built up an astonishing collection of art and architecture (2) _____ to its trade with the East.

The city (3) ____ its visitors incredible sights. Do not believe those who say Venice is a museum.

The sun makes the domes sparkle, but even on a grey, (4) _____ day the city can be extremely romantic.

And (5) _____ it gets overcrowded

(6) _____ is an easy escape to the other islands in the Venice Gulf

(7) _____ brightly-colored houses are a photographer’s dream.

In a curious way, Venice is a model city for the future; it is free from cars and the (8) _____ way to get around is by public transport or on foot.

This one fact alone (9) _____ it a unique city

one (10) _____ traffic noise, the creation of genius indeed.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1?

The word “they” in line 4 refers to _____.

What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7?

The word “barren” in paragraph 2 is closed in meaning to _____.

The word “preferred” paragraph 2 is closed in meaning to _____.

Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second paragraph?

Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?

According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by_____.

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way.
Return the product to the shop if you have any complaints about it.
Should ______________________________________________________________________

It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled ___________________________________________________________________

Her success went beyond her expectation.
Never _______________________________________________________________________

His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.
The more _________________________________________________________________

Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
The operation left ______________________________________________________________

I am sure he recognized us at the airport.
He must _____________________________________________________________________

The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the avenue.
Not until _____________________________________________________________________

 “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her.
Helen’s boss criticized __________________________________________________________

Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city.
It ___________________________________________________________________________

Don’t misquote. I never said I hated ballet.
Don’t put ____________________________________________________________________